According to IUPAC, what is the name of #CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_2#-#NH_2#?
1 Answer
Feb 11, 2015
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.