Question

The formula for a substituted carbocyclic compound is shown below.

(i) What IUPAC nomenclature suffix (ending) should be used for this compound? 

(ii) In numbering the ring, which carbon (a-f) is #1? 

(iii) In numbering the ring, which carbon (a-f) is #2? 

(iv) Give the IUPAC name for this compound. 

Answer 1

(i) -ol

(ii) e

(iii) d

(iv) 3,3-diethyl-1-methyl cyclohexanol