Definition of sulfenyl radicals

1. Sulfur-centered radicals having the structure RS. (R not equal to H). This term is derived from sulfenic acids. The synonymous term hydrocarbylsulfanyl radicals is derived from sulfane, H2S. NOC Rule C-81.1. GNOC Recom. R-5.8.1.3. RNRI Rule RC-81.2.5. E.g. CH3S. methylsulfanyl or methanesulfenyl radical. An older synonymous term is alkylthio radical. NOC Rule C-8