Alkynes differ from the other hydrocarbons, alkanes & alkenes, by having a functional group with at least one pair of triple bonded carbons denoted as C≡C . Triple bonded sp3 carbon atoms, are connected in the models using 3 35mm clear bonds while single carbon-carbon bonds use 30mm and carbon-hydrogen uses 20mm. Start with these simple 2 to 10 carbon straight chain compounds to learn basic IUPAC alkyne nomenclature: Ethyne (C2H2); Propyne (C3H4); 1-Butyne (C4H6); 1-Pentyne (C5H8); 1-Hexyne (C6H10); 1-Heptyne (C7H12); 1-Octyne (C8H14); 1-Nonyne (C9H16); 1-Decyne (C10H18).
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.
The Indigo® Instrument clear vinyl bonds are designed to last no matter how many courses you take to get your degree. However, they are quite stiff on initial use. Exam tip: try setting aside frequently used bonds as they will loosen up & allow you to model build quickly during tests and exams. Or, put the bonds in your pocket to warm up.
This Orbit Advanced Organic Chemistry Orbit Molecular Model Set is fully compatible with all our Orbit organic sets & Orbit kits that use the Indigo clear vinyl ("wobbly" ™) bonds. You can replenish any set or kit or customize it with Genuine Cochranes of Oxford Orbit Atoms.
Good kit. Fast delivery. It made visualizing chair/boat conformations easier, helped figuring out chirality and stereochem as well. The clear bonds however were sometimes hard to work with as you really need to shove the parts into them, and can slow you down if you're able to use a model kit in exams. As a result, I like using the more rigid grey bonds for most of my builds. The bendable bonds are good if you need to visualize your alkenes and alkynes.
Good quality and assortment!
These are great kits for a great price. Very useful, and easy to buy extra parts if you want.
Glad to hear it. This model set is supported by our 3D Molecular Model builder so any time you want to augment it, the tool will tell you what you need.
Thanks for the feedback. The rigid bonds are great for chair boat flips but eventually wear out with repeated use. The clear bonds are tougher to work with at first but eventually loosen up enough to make them easier to use. They will last over many more uses which is good if you are taking chemistry as a degree.