Common Names for COOH derivatives

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How to name the COOH on the chain

suffix -oic acid

How to name the COOH on the ring

add carboxylic acid to parent name

maleic acid

Adipic acid

Malic acid

Succinic acid

Malonic acid

Oxalic acid

Formic acid

Acetic acid

Propionic acid

Butyric acid

Valeric acid

Caproic acid

Benzoic acid

How to name carboxylate salt compound

Metal cation name + parent chain + suffix -ate

How to name nitrile as the main group

suffix -nitrile or -onitrile

How to name CN as the substituent

prefix -cyano-

How to name C chain containing acid chloride

suffix -yl chloride or -oyl chloride

How to name ring containing acid chloride

add -carbonyl chloride to parent name

How to name a symmetrical anhydride?

Name the parent chain, add suffix -anhydride

How to name an unsymmetrical anhydride?

Name both parent groups, arrange in alphabetical order, add suffix -anhydride

How to name primary amide?

suffix -amide to parent name

How to name secondary or tertiary amide?

Name both acyl group ( RCO-) and alkyl substituent group, add suffix “-amide”
Use prefix “N-” for any amide alkyl substituent