Common name & IUPAC naming

[Jamie Huang 1L]

I know that we won't be ask for the common names on tests, but I noticed that some (i think IUPAC) names have/utilizes common naming rules, so how do I know if it's IUPAC names or just common names. Also, when do I apply the common naming rules to IUPAC names or how do I know when to ONLY use IUPAC naming?

[Brenton Hwee 2J]

I think usually you might see a common name prefix like "iso" when you are using IUPAC naming for a group that is on a substituent. An example would be like on page 96 on the course reader "isopropyl-cyclohexane" which utilizes the "iso" common name as a prefix to the propy, which is a substituent to the cyclohexane.

[leilarishwain_3H]

So we will not be asked to name compounds with the common names on quiz 3? Only IUPAC names?

[Nilla Sivakumar 2H]

So we will not be asked to name compounds with the common names on quiz 3? Only IUPAC names?

Yep! That's what Dr. Lavelle said in lecture :)

[Neha Jonnalagadda 2D]

We will only have to know IUPAC names I think!