AtoMag™ Mannose Magnetic Molecular Model+H

Alpha-D-mannose differs from alpha-D-glucose molecule differs in the orientation of the hydroxyl group at the C-2 carbon-2 position (points down in mannose) which makes them C-2 epimers. The Indigo® AtoMag™ magnetic glucose molecular model lets you quickly change the direction of the –OH group on carbon-2 to form mannose. This key difference allows enyzmes to direct mannose for use in the glycosylation of proteins (glycoproteins).

You can build an Indigo® AtoMag™ magnetic mannose molecular model with our 62053SP Molymod Student Organic Chemistry Model Set with the domed hydrogen shown to the right. The two 5x5mm N42 neodymium rod magnets per tetrahedral carbon & oxygen atom are sold separately & need installation.

Watch the Indigo® AtoMag™ cyclohexane do the best chair-boat flip of any molecular model style. Like the cyclohexane model, the palm size magnetic mannose lets you actually feel the difference between the stable chair & unstable boat conformations.