Hydrocarbon hexahelicene molecule
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Hydrocarbon hexahelicene molecule
Hexahelicene. Molecular model of the hydrocarbon hexahelicene (formula: C26H16). The atoms are spherical and colour-coded: carbon (blue) and hydrogen (white). Hexahelicene is made of six linked benzene rings. The rings are planar, but space restrictions (steric hindrance) between the end rings mean the molecule takes a helical shape, making it chiral. Chirality is a property of a molecule with a non-superimposeable mirror image. This molecule spirals anti-clockwise seen from above; the other chiral form would spiral clockwise. This is an important concept in chemistry, especially in drug design, as the two forms often have very different effects
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a hydrocarbon hexahelicene molecule. The molecular model, composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, is visually striking with its spherical shape and vibrant color-coding: blue for carbon and white for hydrogen. Hexahelicene consists of six interconnected benzene rings, each lying in a flat plane. However, due to steric hindrance between the end rings, the molecule adopts a helical structure, resulting in chirality. Chirality refers to a property exhibited by molecules that possess mirror images that cannot be superimposed onto one another. In this particular case, the hexahelicene molecule spirals anti-clockwise when viewed from above; its chiral counterpart would spiral clockwise instead. This concept holds great significance in chemistry, particularly in drug design where different chiral forms can have vastly distinct effects. The photograph's computer-generated artwork beautifully captures the elegance and complexity of this organic compound. It serves as a reminder of how molecular structures can assume various shapes and configurations based on their chemical composition and spatial restrictions. With its blend of artistry and scientific insight, this image offers an intriguing glimpse into the world of hydrocarbons, compounds, aromatic rings - all elements essential to understanding hexahelicene's unique properties within chemistry research.
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