What is the name of #"H"_3"CCH"_2"CH"_2"CH"_2"CH"_2"CO"_2"H"#? Organic Chemistry Nomenclature Naming Functional Groups 1 Answer anor277 Jul 1, 2016 #"Hexanoic acid"# Explanation: The trivial name is #"caproic acid"#; after #"goat"# as it has got a cheesy, waxy smell. Answer link Related questions What are the steps used to name an ester? What do the functional groups determine? How can I draw the following aldehydes and ketones: hexanal, heptan-3-one, 3-methyloctanal? How can I draw the following carboxylic acids: butanoic acid, 2-methylpentanoic acid,... How can I draw the following ethers: 1-propoxypentane, 2-ethoxybutane, 1-methoxy-4-chlorohexane,... How can I draw the following esters: ethyl butanoate, pentyl propanoate, propyl 3-ethylhexanoate? How can I draw the following amides: N-ethylbutanamide, N-propylpentanamide, N,3-dimethylhexanamide? Why do amines generally have lower boiling points than alcohols of comparable molar mass? Why are secondary and tertiary amines less soluble than primary amines of similar molecular size? In some cuisines, fish recipes include lemon garnish or a vinegar sauce such as sweet and sour... See all questions in Naming Functional Groups Impact of this question 1623 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License