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Alkane Chemical Structure Models

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Alkanes are the simplest organic compounds & have the general chemical formula CnH2n+2 for straight chains. They are nonpolar & water insoluble (hydrophobic) with different physical and chemical properties. Common uses include heating, cooking & lubrication.

The 68845NV Foundation basic student molecular set can build standard straight chain alkanes such as CH4 (methane), C2H6 (ethane), C3H8 (propane), C4H10 (butane), C5H12 (pentane), C6H14 (hexane), C7H16 (heptane), & C8H18 (octane). Or, compare these 5 structural isomers: Hexane; 2-methylpentane; 3-methylpentane; 2,3-dimethylbutane; 2,2-diemethylbutane isomers.

Straight, branched or ringed hydrocarbons up to C16 can be built without hydrogens to really challenge your IUPAC naming skills.

Indigo Instruments has maintained a substantial inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) atoms & bonds for over 30+ years (scroll down to see "Skeletal (Orbit/Minit). These parts are compatible with every molecular model set we have sold since day 1. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
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The image shows 5 basic alkane structures: methane, ethane, propane, butane (top right) and isobutane (top left). Some branched alkanes & cyclic alkanes are listed below; note the usage of benzene & phenyl.

You can hone your IUPAC naming skills by comparing what you built against what the Indigo® Instruments 3D Molecular Model Builder displays. (Use the "Orbit-Basic" style).

  • 3,4-diethyloctane
  • 2,2-dimethyl-4-propylnonane
  • 5-butyl-2,2-dimethyldecane
  • 4-propyl-3-ethyl-2-methyloctane
  • 3-ethyl-2-methylpentane
  • 3-methylpentane
  • 2,3-dimethylbutane
  • 3-ethyl-2,2-dimethylheptane
  • 4-phenylheptane
  • 4,4,5-tripropyloctane
  • chlorobenzene
  • 1-bromo-2-ethylbenzene
  • phenyloctane
  • phenylcycloheptane

 

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Parts
P/NDescriptionQTY
68187COrbit flexible white bond, 35mm6
68216CAtom, Orbit, H "a", white, 1 prong18
68217CAtom, Orbit, N "a", blue, 1 prong2
68218CAtom, Orbit, O "a", red, 1 prong2
68221CAtom, Orbit, Cl "a", green, 1 prong6
68225CAtom, Orbit, C "b", 180 degree, black1
68228CAtom, Orbit, S "c", 100 degree, yellow1
68230CAtom, Orbit, O "d", 110 degree, red6
68241CAtom, Orbit, C "j", planar: 120-120-120, black1
68242CAtom, Orbit, N "j", planar: 120-120-120, blue1
68244CAtom, Orbit, C "k", tetrahedral, black16
68245CAtom, Orbit, N "k", tetrahedral, blue2
68246CAtom, Orbit, O "k", tetrahedral, red2
68247CAtom, Orbit, P "k", tetrahedral, purple1
68248CAtom, Orbit, S "k", tetrahedral, yellow1
68258CAtom, Orbit "l", octahedral, grey1
68259CAtom, Orbit, C "m", trigonal bipyramidal, black1
68304Orbit bonds, grey, 30mm, 50/bundle1
68306Orbit bonds, grey, 20mm, 50/bundle1
68416COrbital for showing lone electron pair, white, Orbit style7
68417COrbital for showing lone electron pair, black, Orbit style6
68533Orbit bonds, 35mm, extra rigid, 15/bundle1
Specifications

Every Orbit molecular model set sold by Indigo Instruments is fully compatible with others you might own. You can replenish any set or customize it with Genuine Cochranes of Oxford Orbit Atoms.

Reviews (5)
2020-09-10
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.

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