Sulfide Functional Group Compound Models

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Explore sulfide (thioether) molecular models for chemistry and biology students. Learn about key compounds, chemical reactivity, biological roles, and classroom applications with Orbit molecular sets.

Sulfides, also known as thioethers, are organic compounds where a sulfur atom is bonded to two carbon atoms (R–S–R’). These functional groups are important in organic chemistry for nucleophilic substitution, oxidation to sulfoxides and sulfones, and studying sulfur reactivity. In biology and medicine, thioethers appear in molecules such as methionine and various natural metabolites, playing roles in protein structure, enzymatic reactions, and cellular metabolism. Orbit sulfide molecular models allow students to visualize the sulfur-centered geometry, explore conformational isomerism, and understand chemical and biological reactivity, making them useful for chemistry majors and for biology, nursing, and premed students.

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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Key Sulfide / Thioether Functional Group Examples for the Classroom

 
Compound Chemistry Use Case Biology / Medicine Relevance
Dimethyl sulfide Demonstrates sulfur nucleophilicity, oxidation, and steric effects in simple molecules. Trace metabolite in plants; contributes to flavor and odor studies.
Methionine Shows thioether functional group in amino acids; methyl transfer and oxidation reactions. Essential amino acid; involved in protein structure, enzymatic methylation, and metabolism.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Model thioether-containing cofactor; teaches heteroatom connectivity and reaction mechanisms. Essential vitamin; crucial for enzymatic activity and carbohydrate metabolism.
Phenyl methyl sulfide Aromatic sulfide; oxidation to sulfoxide and other functional group reactions. Used as an analog in enzyme and metabolite studies.
 

You can build all the sulfide models shown in the image simultaneously if you buy extra sulfur atoms, part number 68228C. Build these & other sulfides with the Indigo® Instruments 3D Molecular Model Builder

You can also build dimethyl sulfide with this model set. This compound has been in the news lately regarding its detection on an exoplanet.

 

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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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