Nomenclature of organic compounds

Classification:

• names that originate from their natural sources;

(acetic acid, cinnamic acid, etc) so called customary names (common name

-Names defined by IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry),

How to name organic compounds?

Unbranched branched

Cyclohydrocarbons

Alkenes

Aromatic hydrocarbons

Benzene derivatives

Common Organic (biochemical) functional groups

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