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What is the IUPAC name of the compound: CH3OCH2CH2CH3? |
1-Methoxypropane 1-Propoxymethane 3-Methoxypropane 1-Propoxymethane |
1-Methoxypropane |
In CH3OCH2CH2CH3 the compound has two chains one propyl and one methyl chain. As propyl chain is larger it is given priority as the parent chain and methyl as the side chain. So, the IUPAC name is 1-Methoxypropane. |