What is the common name of the given compound |
Ethylenediamine Aminoethylamine 1,2-Diaminoethane Ethyldiamine |
Ethylenediamine |
In this compound, more than one amino group is present at different positions in the parent chain. Both the amino groups are given equal importance and none of them is considered a substituent on the other. The prefix di- is used before amine, and since it is a disubstituted ethane, it is referred to as ethylene.
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