1. Identify the parent chain: The longest continuous carbon chain containing the functional group or the main structure. In this case, it is a cyclohexane ring, which is a six-membered ring.
2. Identify the substituent: Attached to the cyclohexane ring is an isopropyl group (a three-carbon chain with a branch on the middle carbon).
3. Number the ring: Since the substituent is attached to the ring, number the ring to give the substituent the lowest possible number. In this case, it is attached to carbon 1.
4. Name the compound: The substituent is isopropyl, and the parent ring is cyclohexane. Therefore, the compound is isopropylcyclohexane.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of naming cycloalkanes worksheet.
