Rings of the Future - Exploring Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

Exploring the Chemistry of the Future—One Ring at a Time The Rings of the Future Model Set allows students and researchers to build, visualize, and analyze complex fused-ring systems that define much of organic, biological, and materials chemistry. This kit has 355 high-quality, durable parts including specialized color-coded components to distinguish σ- and π-bonding frameworks and enable learners to model and understand structures that are often difficult to visualize on paper. From Simple Rings to Smart Materials Learners begin by constructing simple aromatic molecules such as benzene and naphthalene, then progress to building more complex systems that reveal how structure shapes molecular function. As they explore electrophilic substitution patterns and donor–acceptor effects, they gain the skills to design and predict new polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs). This gradual progression—from foundational aromatic rings to advanced structures—amino acids, organic semiconductors, azo d