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Chapter 17: Q41P (page 567)

Carvacrol is a naturally occurring substance isolated from oregano,

thyme, and marjoram. What is its IUPAC name?

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The IUPAC name of carvacrol is 5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol.

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Derivatives of phenol

The derivatives of phenol are named hydroxyl benzene if the ring comprises another substituent also, the ring is numbered from the carbon comprising the

-OH in a way that the lowest number is provided to the carbon with the substituent.

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IUPAC name of carvacrol

The given compound is a derivative of phenol. Numbering the carbon from the hydroxyl group, there is a methyl group on the second position and an isopropyl group on the fifth position. Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is 5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol.

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