This molecular model can build aldehydes, a key functional group found in synthetic and biological chemistry. Students can assemble important molecules such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and glucose, and see how the carbonyl group in aldedydes differs from those in ketones.
This economical set is useful for chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and related health sciences. The Orbit system is designed to make atom swapping for comparing related molecules much simpler than bulkier wireframe model types.
The 68845NV basic student set has enough carbons, oxygens, & hydrogens to simultaneously build the aldehyde chemical structures as shown in the image; only $17.00.
Indigo Instruments has held inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) atoms & bonds for 30+ years. These parts are compatible with every molecular model set we have sold since day 1. This quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
Simplest aldehyde; important in polymer chemistry and electrophilic addition reactions
Toxic metabolite; known preservative and disinfectant; relevant in pathology and toxicology
Acetaldehyde
Intermediate in oxidation of ethanol; studied for nucleophilic addition reactions
Alcohol metabolism byproduct; involved in hangovers and studied in pharmacology
Glucose (an aldose sugar)
Exemplar of carbohydrate stereochemistry; Fischer projection to model conversion
Primary blood sugar; central to metabolism, diabetes, and energy regulation
Benzaldehyde
Aromatic aldehyde used in reactions like Cannizzaro and aldol condensations
Flavoring agent (almond-like scent); relevant in natural products and food chemistry
Malondialdehyde
Product of oxidative degradation of lipids; reactive dialdehyde for cross-linking
Biomarker for oxidative stress; studied in aging, inflammation, and chronic disease
Need a student set that builds larger structures stuff that a chemistry or biochemistry major might want? The 68827W, Advanced Organic Chemistry Student Model Set has 24 carbons, 36 hydrogens & more. Plus, it comes with our indestructible clear vinyl "wobbly"™ bonds that we use in all our Orbit molecular model kits & 68847W class chemistry set (200 carbons, 200 hydrogens).
This model kit is great for improving knowledge of molecular structures for organic chemistry.
— Jan
2020-05-31
I bought the product for a university class and it met expectations. Great service and fast shipping.
— Miri
— Indigo: Thank you for the review. Good luck this term.
2019-09-23
Great product, fast shipping, excellent customer service!
— Courtney
2019-08-15
Bought two of these because I prefer them to the one used at the university. Easy to use and has a good flexibility.
— Thierry
2018-04-16
I've had consistently great service from this company. Our students seem to really appreciate the reasonable price. In the years that we've used this product, not one has been returned due to defects.
— Becki
— Indigo:
Considering how many of these we sell to schools every year, that is high praise indeed. Thanks letting us know.
