According to IUPAC, what is the name of #CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_2#-#NH_2#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-02-11T01:16:23

Three permissible names are pentan-1-amine, pentylamine, and pentylazane.

The IUPAC allows three different names for primary amines.

IUPAC Name

Parent name of alkane + suffix "-amine" with locant, if required.

This gives the name pentan-1-amine.

Functional-Parent Name

Alkyl group + suffix "-amine"

This gives the name pentylamine

Substitutive Name

Alkyl group + suffix "-azane"

This gives the name pentylazane.