a) CH3CH2-O-CH2CH2CH2CH3
The acceptable name for the above structure is 1-Ethoxybutane or butyl ethyl ether. The functional group in the compound is the esther group that joins the ethyl part with the butyl part.
Some of the general properties that are essential for a fire, environmental, health or safety personnel to know are as follows. The compound is colorless and can easily be confused for water. The compound is stable but may form peroxides while in store if it is exposed to air. It is highly flammable and not compatible with the oxidizing agents. The compound causes irritation to the eye and skin. Safety glasses and adequate ventilation are needed when using the compound (Chemspider, 2013).
b) CH3CH2CH CH2CH2OH I CH3
The acceptable name for the above structure is 3-Ethyl-1-pentanol or 3-Methyl-1-pentanol. The functional group in the compound is the hydroxyl group (OH).
Some of the general properties that are essential for a fire, environmental, health or safety personnel to know are as follows. The compound has a colorless appearance, flammable and is not compatible with some of the strong oxidizing agents such as, strong acids, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides. The compound is harmful by causing skin and eye irritation and safety glasses and adequate ventilation are necessary while working with the compound (Chemspider, 2013).
c) CH3 - C - CH2CH2CH2CH3 II O
The acceptable name for the above structure is 2-Hexanone. The functional group in the compound is the carboxyl group (C=O).
Some of the general properties that are essential for a fire, environmental, health or safety personnel to know are as follows. The compound has a colorless appearance, flammable and not compatible with oxidizing agents or reducing agents. The compound causes irritation to the skin and lungs (Chemspider, 2013).
Reference List
Chemspider. (2013). Chemspider. Retrieved March 7, 2013, from http://www.chemspider.com/
