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Identify the type of molecule from the name of the molecule

Identify the type of molecule from the name of the molecule-example-1
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Hexanol - Names that end for -ol are from alcohols, it means that this molecule is an alcohol.

Isobutyl acetate - The structure of this name (alkyl alkylate) is proper of esters. It means this molecule is an ester.

Octanal - Names that end for -al are from aldehydes, it means that this molecule is an aldehyde.

Propanoic acid - As its name says, this molecule is a carboxylic acid.

Benzophenone - Names that end for -one are from ketones. This molecule is a ketone.

Dimethyl ether - As its name says, this molecule is an ether.

Chlorpheniramine - As its name says, this molecule is an amine.

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