What does the "n-" and "m-" mean in IUPAC?

[GoBlue24]

I know it's a dumb question but could someone clarify this?

Like n-hexane or whatever?

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[Dotoday]

n-hexane just means that it is a straight chain of 6 carbons. Just means it is not a ring.

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[GoBlue24]

n-hexane just means that it is a straight chain of 6 carbons. Just means it is not a ring.

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is there anything for m-something that I should be aware off?

 

[premac]

is there anything for m-something that I should be aware off?

m- = meta
p- = para
o- = ortho

 

[ttpharm]

n is normal i believe. i is iso. t is tert