This organic chemistry video tutorial provides a basic introduction into naming organic compounds. It explains how to write the IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes. It covers the basic iupac rules such as numbering and writing the substituents in alphabetical order. It explains the importance of identifying the parent chain or the longest carbon chain as well as identifying the parent chain with highest number of substituents. It also explains how to name alkanes with complex substituents. Need a Tutor? http://bit.ly/Find-A-Tutor Textbooks: https://amzn.to/30kxiQ7 Naming Alkenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frtnEDTSzi8 Naming Alcohols: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kggg1dqvxX8 Naming Ethers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZbgA0w2Ts4 Naming Esters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoMTNpcKx30 Naming Carboxylic Acids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU15UQtnfHc Naming Aldehydes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZcOlQglYyA Naming Ketones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQUzPunIZdg Disclaimer: Some of the links associated with this video may generate affiliate commissions on my behalf. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases that you may make through such affiliate links.