What would the IUPAC name be?

methyl ethanoate

Explanation:

To name the compound given above, the following must be obtained:

1. Determine the functional group of the compound.

In this case, the functional group is R–COOR' where R and R' are alkyl groups. Thus, the compound is an ester.

2. Determine the longest chain before the functional group and the compound after the functional group.

In this case, the longest chain before the functional group is carbon 2 i.e ethane and the compound after the functional group is methyl.

3. Name the compound by naming the compound after the functional group first, followed by the compound before the functional group and ending it with –oate.

This is illustrated below:

After the functional group => methyl

Before the functional group => ethane

Name of the compound => methyl ethanoate