Ketone Functional Group Molecular Structure

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Understanding ketone structure is essential for students studying biology, biochemistry, or organic chemistry. This hands-on ketone molecular model set is ideal for studying key molecules such as acetone, pyruvate, and fructose, all of which play critical roles in metabolism, health, and chemical reactions. Orbit-style models make it easy to explore the ketone functional group without the stiffness or bulkiness of other model styles & allow you to clearly see the geometry of the carbonyl group, a defining feature of all ketones.

Learn reaction mechanisms involving ketones: nucleophilic addition, aldol condensation, redox reactions. Practise IUPAC naming: identify parent chains, number positions, and apply suffix “-one”. Differentiate ketones from aldehydes structurally and by name (propanone vs. propanal)

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.

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Unlike rigid & bulky framework models this Orbit-style molecular model system:

  • Has compact, color-coded atoms to make building faster & 3 bond lengths for more accurate scaling
  • Lets you swap parts easily, ideal for comparing to related molecules such as alcohols & aldehydes
  • Is lightweight and affordable, making it ideal for individual use, classrooms, or remote learning setups

 

Key Ketone Examples for Study

 
Molecule Chemistry Use Biology/Biochem Use
Propanone (acetone) Simplest ketone; solvent; oxidation product Fat metabolism byproduct; ketone body
Butanone (MEK) Lab/industrial solvent; used in mechanism examples Rare in biology, but good for contrast
Pyruvate Intermediate in organic oxidation Central to glycolysis & Krebs cycle
Fructose Ketose sugar for isomer comparison Key in sugar metabolism
Testosterone Steroid with ketone group Hormonal activity relevance
 

As a bonus with any Indigo® student molecular model set, you can build even more complex ketones with our free 3D Molecular Model Builder. Every ketone listed in the NIH compound database can be visualized with this tool which will also list the exact parts needed to build it. Students learning structure recognition or checking their IUPAC naming skills have the ideal reference tool at their fingertips.

 
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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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