IUPAC system of nomenclature

Definition

The IUPAC system of nomenclature is a standardized method for naming organic compounds devised by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. It ensures clarity and uniformity in the naming process, allowing chemists worldwide to understand precisely which compound is being referred to.

Related terms

Alkane: A saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds only, following the general formula CnH2n+2.

Functional group: A specific grouping of atoms within molecules that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

Isomer: Molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms, resulting in different properties