Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
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Chapter 21 - Carboxylic Acid Derivatives - Problems - Page 988: Problem 21-1 k

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is $5-hydroxyhexanoic\hspace1mm acid \hspace1mm lactone$. The common name of the compound is $δ-caprolactone$

Work Step by Step

The compound is a lactone consisting of 6 carbon atoms and a hydroxy group at position 5. The IUPAC name of the compound is $5-hydroxyhexanoic\hspace1mm acid \hspace1mm lactone$. The common name of the compound is $δ-caprolactone$
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