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.