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20. Aromatic Heterocyclic Compounds

Nomenclature; Aromaticity

The ring index system combines (1) the prefix oxa- for O, aza- for N, or thia- for S; and (2) a stem for ring size and saturation or unsaturation. These are summarized in Table 20.1.

Table 20.1 Ring Index Heterocyclic Nomenclature

RING SIZE

STEM

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