CHEM4: How do you know to name the Benzene ring Phenyl- or Benzene-?

How do you know when the prefix is Phenyl- or Benzene-?

e.g. Benzaldehyde and Phenylethanone

Why can't it be named Phenylethanal?

Thank you.

How do you know when the prefix is Phenyl- or Benzene-?

e.g. Benzaldehyde and Phenylethanone

Why can't it be named Phenylethanal?

Thank you.

i was wondering the same thing :eek:

... i normally use phenyl... :s

why neg rate? :frown:

(edited 11 years ago)

How do you know when the prefix is Phenyl- or Benzene-?

e.g. Benzaldehyde and Phenylethanone

Why can't it be named Phenylethanal?

Thank you.

alkyl groups are named with phenyl. For example, methyl, ethyl etc. Phenylethanone, phenylmethanoate etc

Original post by 16dan2life

alkyl groups are named with phenyl. For example, methyl, ethyl etc. Phenylethanone, phenylmethanoate etc

Thank you! :smile:

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