With the ability to identify functional groups, next we will learn how to give IUPAC names to compounds containing a few functional groups, by following a set of rules.

Feb 14, 2011 · To resolve these questions, a priority sequence or hierarchy of functional groups has been established by the international chemistry community (IUPAC, the International …

Below are some more examples of naming compounds with more than one functional group, and also links to practice problems for naming specific functional groups:

Sep 19, 2023 · When a parent chain contains two or more functional groups, only one functional group is regarded as the principal functional group, and other functional groups are considered …

Apr 26, 2025 · This article will guide you through the essential steps of IUPAC nomenclature, from identifying the parent chain to naming more complex molecules with multiple functional groups …

With the ability to identify functional groups, next we will learn how to give IUPAC names to compounds containing several functional groups by following a set of rules.

Functional groups are the most reactive parts in organic compounds, and determine the major properties of compounds. The summary of common functional groups is included in Table 2.2. …

Oct 6, 2010 · Functional groups are specific groupings of atoms within molecules that have their own characteristic properties, regardless of the other atoms present in a molecule. Common …

When a molecule contains several different functional groups, selecting the main group for naming—called ‘priority’—is crucial. According to IUPAC conventions, the functional group …

The nomenclature of functional groups follows specific rules and conventions that assign unique names to each group. The name of a functional group typically consists of a root word that …