Naming Esters - Organic Chemistry IUPAC Naming by Leah4sci

Introduction to Ester Structure00:00:00

Defines esters as carboxylic acid derivatives with an R-C(=O)-O-R' structure, distinguishing them from carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and ethers.

Naming Fundamentals00:01:16

Explains that ester nomenclature is derived from carboxylic acid naming (oic acid) by replacing 'acid' with 'oate' and identifying the alkyl group attached to the oxygen as a separate prefix.

Applying Naming Rules00:02:34

Walks through identifying the parent chain, assigning prefixes for substituents, and handling common abbreviations like 'Me' (methyl) and 'Et' (ethyl).

Complex Structures and Priorities00:05:14

Covers naming molecules with multiple functional groups where the ester takes priority, as well as naming diesters and aromatic esters like phenyl benzoate.