Alkane Chemical Structure Models
SKU: 68845NV
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. These parts are compatible with every student & teacher 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.
