What is the structure and IUPAC name of the compound, allyl amine?


The structure of the compound, allyl amine is:


CH2=CH-CH2-NH2


IUPAC name of allyl amine is Prop-2-en-1-amine.


The number of carbon atoms in the longest chain is three. There is a double bond between C2 and C3 atom and the functional group attached to this compound is amine group. Thus, IUPAC name of allyl amine is Prop-2-en-1-amine.


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