IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

Discover the Language of Organic Chemistry: A Complete and Practical Guide to Mastering IUPAC Nomenclature Are you ready to unravel the secrets of organic chemistry nomenclature in a simple and effective way? This book is your ideal companion for learning the latest IUPAC recommendations (Blue Book) step by step, with clear explanations, real examples, and practical exercises that will help you master chemical compound names, molecular representations, and much more. Forget complicated texts: here you will find an accessible approach that transforms abstract concepts into applicable knowledge. What makes this book unique? Comprehensive Nomenclature: Covers all types, from systematic and semisystematic to trivial names, retained names, and PIN (Preferred IUPAC Name). Learn how to name different types of molecules accurately and confidently. Functional Groups and Basic Concepts: Explore isomerism, stereochemistry, and essential functional groups in organic chemistry, with diagrams and detailed explanations for a deep understanding. Hydrocarbons in Depth: Master alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, benzene derivatives, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Includes solved exercises to practice and reinforce your learning. Functional Groups with Heteroatoms: Covers different functional groups: halides, alcohols, ethers, peroxides, and related functions; amines, aldehydes, ketones; carboxylic acids and derivatives (alkyl halides, peroxy acids and esters, lactones, anhydrides, amides, nitriles, etc.); as well as other nitrogen-containing functions, organosulfur compounds, etc. Everything is explained with practical examples, step-by-step solutions, and a list of suggested exercises with an appendix of solutions. Advanced Topics: Immerse yourself in the Hantzsch-Widman system of heterocyclic nomenclature, polyfunctional compounds, priority rules, and complex nomenclature. Digital Nomenclature: Discover digital nomenclature tools such as SMILES strings and InChI Key codes for representing molecules in virtual environments. Practical Exercises and Resources: Each chapter includes solid theory, illustrated examples, and exercises with solutions, designed for interactive and effective learning. Ideal for university chemistry students, teachers, and professionals looking to learn from scratch or update their knowledge according to the latest IUPAC recommendations on nomenclature. Primarily for teaching purposes, this book provides you with the ideal tools to delve deeper into the language of organic chemistry. Part I: IUPAC system and molecular representations 1 Origin and evolution of chemical nomenclature 2 Formulas and representations of organic compounds 3 Functional broups 4 Isomerism and basic stereochemistry 5 Nomenclature types Part II: Hydrocarbons 6 Alkanes 7 Cycloalkanes 8 Alkenes 9 Alkynes 10 Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 11 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Part III: Monofunctional compounds with heteroatoms 12 Halogenated derivatives 13 Alcohols, ethers, peroxides, and other related functions 14 Amines 15 Aldehydes and ketones 16 Carboxylic acids and their salts 17 Carboxylic acid derivatives 18 Other nitrogen-containing functional groups 19 Organosulfur compounds Part IV: Nomenclature of heterocycles and polyfunctional compounds 20 Nomenclature of heterocycles 21 Nomenclature of polyfunctional compounds 22 Stereoisomerism and its nomenclature Part V: Digital nomenclature 23 SMILES strings and InChI Key code