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Title: Name of this structure
Post by: jelly12 on April 16, 2024, 04:09:04 PM

Hello.

I need help, what is this structure called? Thank you

Title: Re: Name of this structure
Post by: Borek on April 16, 2024, 04:55:17 PM

Please read the forum rules (https://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=65859.0), we expect you to show your efforts at answering the question to receive help.

But I will give you some hints: are you looking for a systematic, chemical name, or are you interested what the molecule is?

In the first case - you need to follow IUPAC naming rules. Won't be easy as this is not a trivial one.

In the second case - start by calculating atoms of all elements (C, H, N and O, note that not all H are marked on the formula and you need to understand where to expect them), write the formula as C_aH_bN_cO_d - and google, then compare all found isomers with the structure. That's the universal approach (not that it easily works here).

Title: Re: Name of this structure
Post by: jelly12 on April 16, 2024, 05:43:43 PM

I got to this point. I think that this structure (screenshot) is 2,2'-(Phenylimino)bis(1-phenylethanone).

I really don't know how to add those two -O-CH3 groups to the final answer. I tried following IUPAC naming rules but this is so hard. So i really need help with this final step. I am thinking about it for like 3 hours already.

Title: Re: Name of this structure
Post by: Hunter2 on April 17, 2024, 05:49:45 AM

Try this:

How is a benzene called with one amino group
Ether groups are called "oxy"  as substituent.
Acetophenone derivates with substituent on the methyl group are called Phenacyl-
Now combine everything.