Branched Alkanes and Nomenclature Rules

This section delves into the naming of branched alkanes, providing a step-by-step guide for proper nomenclature. It explains how to identify the longest carbon chain, number the carbons, name the branches, and combine this information to create the full compound name.

Definition: Branched alkanes are hydrocarbons with side chains attached to the main carbon backbone.

The page includes visual representations of molecular structures to illustrate the naming process, such as 2-methylbutane and 3-ethylhexane.

Hydrocarbon Basics and Nomenclature

This page introduces the fundamental concepts of hydrocarbons, focusing on alcanos (alkanes). It provides a comprehensive table of carbon atom counts and corresponding nomenclature for various hydrocarbon chains. The information covers naming conventions for chains with up to 100 carbon atoms, including the specific suffixes used for alcanos, alquenos (alkenes), and alquinos (alkynes).

Vocabulary: Alcanos are hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms, represented by the suffix "-ano" in Spanish (equivalent to "-ane" in English).

Example: Methane (CH₄) is shown as the simplest alkane, with one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms.