Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?
Options
- A1,5-Dimethylphenol
- B2,6-Dimethylanisole
- C1,5-Dimethylanisole
- D2,6-Dimethylphenol
Correct answer
D. 2,6-Dimethylphenol
Step-by-step solution
The given compound is a derivative of phenol, as it contains a benzene ring with a hydroxyl ( -OH ) group attached to it. The carbon atom attached to the -OH group is assigned position 1 . Numbering the carbon atoms of the benzene ring to give the lowest possible locants to the substituents, we find that the two methyl ( -CH₃ ) groups are located at positions 2 and 6 . Therefore, the IUPAC name of the compound is 2,6 -dimethylphenol. Answer: 2,6-Dimethylphenol