As used herein, “alkyl” used alone or as a suffix or prefix, is intended to include both branched and straight chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or if a specified number of carbon atoms is provided then that specific number is intended. For exa...
The term sec in organic chemistry refers to the attachment at a secondary carbon. This means we use this prefix when there is a functional group attached with a secondary carbon atom in a molecule. Sometimes we use “s” in the place of “sec”. However, both of these mean the same. ...