Chiral Carbons
SKU: 68845NV
Chirality is a concept central to the understanding of stereochemistry. For chemistry majors, molecular symmetry, stereoisomerism, and optical activity is foundational to understanding enantiomeric excess, resolution techniques, and spectroscopic tools like circular dichroism (CD) which detects the difference in absorption of left and right circularly polarized light.
Biology majors need emphasis on the biochemical consequences of chirality. Enantiomers may have drastically different biological activity where enzyme specificity hinges on chirality & relates to receptor-ligand recognition, drug efficacy/toxicity & more (see glucose).
Orbit Foundation basic molecular models provide a tactile visual aid that makes abstract concepts intuitive whether studying energy transitions in spectroscopy or substrate fit in enzyme catalysis.
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.
