Organic Nomenclature

Learn all you need to know about organic nomenclature in one afternoon of studyings. We cover all the important functional groups with tons of solved practice problems.

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The Nomenclature study guide contains 23 video lessons with accompanying PDF notes.

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Introduction

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1. Alkanes & Cycloalkanes

Introduction

Section 1 Notes

Lesson 1 - Unsubstituted Alkanes & Cycloalkanes

Lesson 2 - Substituted Alkanes & Cycloalkanes

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Lesson 3 - Multiple Substituents

Lesson 4 - Complex (Branched) Substituents

Note: Stereoisomers

2. Substituent Functional Groups

Introduction

Section 2 Notes

Lesson 1 - Halogen Substituents

Lesson 2 - Nitro Substituents

Lesson 3 - Ether Substituents

3. Alkenes & Alkynes

Introduction

Section 3 Notes

Lesson 1 - Alkynes

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Lesson 2 - Polyynes & Alkynes as Substituents

Lesson 3 - Alkenes (Including Cis/Trans & E/Z Nomenclature)

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Lesson 4 - Polyenes & Alkenes as Substituents

Lesson 5 - Enynes

4. Principal Functional Groups

Introduction

Section 4 Notes

Lesson 1 - Amines

Lesson 2 - Alcohols

Lesson 3 - Ketones

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Lesson 4 - Aldehydes

Lesson 5 - Nitriles

Lesson 6 - Amides

Lesson 7 - Esters

Lesson 8 - Carboxylic Acids

Lesson 8.1 - A Few Special Acids

Lesson 8.2 - A Few Acid Derivatives (Anhydrides, Acid Halides, Peroxyacids)

5. Aromatic Compounds

Introduction

Section 5 Notes

Lesson 1 - Naming Substituted Benzenes

Lesson 2 - Naming Disubstituted Benzenes Using "Ortho, Meta, Para" Nomenclature

Lesson 3 - Aromatic Substituents

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Summary & Quiz

Nomenclature Summary Sheets

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Nomenclature Quiz

Quiz Solutions