Question

what is the iupac name of the compound below? 2,6 - dihydroxytoluene 1 - methyl - 2,6 - cyclohexanediol 2 - methyl - 1,3 - cyclohexanediol 2 - methyl - 3 - hydroxyphenol

Explanation:

1. Identify the parent chain: The compound has a cyclohexane ring as the parent structure with two -OH (hydroxyl) groups and one -CH₃ (methyl) group attached.
2. Numbering the ring: We start numbering from a carbon with a hydroxyl group such that the substituents get the lowest - possible numbers. The two -OH groups are at positions 1 and 3, and the -CH₃ group is at position 2.
3. Naming the compound: According to IUPAC rules for naming cycloalkane - based diols with an alkyl substituent, the name is 2 - methyl - 1,3 - cyclohexanediol.

Answer:

2 - methyl - 1,3 - cyclohexanediol