Naming Carbonyl Compounds (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

$C=O$ (carbon double-bonded to oxygen)

At the end of the carbon chain

-al

In the middle of the carbon chain

-one

Number to give carbonyl the lowest possible position

$-COOH$ (carbonyl + hydroxyl)

-oic acid

-oate

Alcohol part first, then acid part with -oate