Question

Write the IUPAC name of the given compound

Answer 1

The compound contains two carbon groups and hydroxyl groups attached to a benzene aromatic ring. The group attached is the primary alcohol. The alcohol group is classified as primary secondary or tertiary based on to which carbon atom it is attached.

Complete answer:
The compound has a molecular formula attached with a functional hydroxyl group. This organic compound consists of a benzene ring with an alcohol group at second carbon in the ring.
For the IUPAC name substituent’s name is attached in the prefix to the base compound. For the Base compound the name is derived based on the number of carbon atoms in the parent chain.
For the aforesaid compound, it is a benzene ring with the alcohol functional group attached on the second carbon atom.
It is named as Phenethyl alcohol or 2-Phenylethanol. It can be synthesized by reaction between benzene and ethylene oxide in the presence of aluminum trichloride. This reaction is called the Friedel-Crafts reaction.

The name of the IUPAC compound is 2-Phenylethanol

Additional information:
It is a colourless liquid that is slightly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. It is an antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant that is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery.

Note:
It is a primary alcohol and a member of benzenes. It is used as a preservative in soaps due to its stability in basic conditions. While naming the compound in IUPAC, no space is given while writing the name.