Not exactly sure what you mean by 'proper name'.
This is a hexane (longest C chain)
There is an OH at C-3 and a methyl group at C-1, counting from the left as drawn above. [counting from the right gives a higher number].
Hence it is
1-methyl-3-hexanol, or
1-methyl-hexan-3-ol
The absolute configuration of C-3 is not stated, so
(+/-)-1-methyl-3-hexanol.
My question above 'Not exactly sure what you mean by 'proper name'?' is because there is more than one system for naming compounds.
what is the proper name for (CH3)2CHCH(OH)CH3?
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