Chemicals for Science Education
Chemicals for science education are available in easy-to-use formats with instructions for students to be introduced to a variety of subjects. These chemicals can be purchased in individual amounts or bulk kits for compatibility with classroom-sized demonstrations or independent studies. Products are designed for educational and teaching laboratories, and may or may not come with a certificate of analysis when ordered.
Gram's Iodine
CAS Number: Mixture
Density: 1.0 g/mL
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Freezing Point: 0 °C
Synonyms: Iodine-Potassium Iodide Solution, IKI, Iodine-Iodine, Iodine Solution, Iodine Lugol's Dilute, and Iodine 2%
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Guaiacol
CAS Number: 90-05-1
Formula Weight: 124.14
Formula: C7H8O2
Density (g/mL): 1.120
Boiling Point (°C): 205
Freezing Point (°C): 28
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: 2-Methoxyphenol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Hydrochloric Acid
CAS Number: 7647-01-0
Formula: HCl
Density: 1.16 mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 81.11 to 85°C, -45°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Muriatic Acid, Hydrogen Chloride
Shelf Life: 24 Months
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Hydrogen Peroxide
CAS Number: 7722-84-1
Formula: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1.0 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100°C, Approximately 0°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Hydrogen Dioxide
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Indigo Carmine
CAS Number: 860-22-0
Formula Weight: 466.36
Formula: C16H8N2Na2O8S2
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Acid Blue 74, C.I. No. 73015
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Iodine, Solution
Chemical specifications vary based on the product. For more information, consult the Safety Data Sheet or contact your Ward's representative.
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Iron(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate
CAS Number: 7782-63-0
Formula Weight: 278.02
Formula: FeSO4·7H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.897
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 72
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Ferrous Sulfate 7-Hydrate, Iron(II) Sulfate 7-Hydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Iron(III) Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 10025-77-1
Formula Weight: 270.30
Formula: FeCl3·6H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive
Freezing Point (°C): 37
Solubility: Water and Common Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate, Iron(III) Chloride 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Iron(III) Chloride
CAS Number: 7705-08-0
Formula Weight: 162.21
Formula: FeCl3
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive, Hygroscopic
Density (g/mL): 2.80-2.90
Boiling Point (°C): 307
Freezing Point (°C): 307
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Ferric Chloride Anhydrous
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Iron(III) Nitrate Nonahydrate
CAS Number: 7782-61-8
Formula: FeNO33 9H2O
Density: 1.68 g/mL
Freezing Point: 47.2°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Iron (III) Nitrate 9-Hydrate, Ferric Nitrate Nonahydrate
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Iron(III) Oxide Red
CAS Number: 1309-37-1
Formula Weight: 159.68
Formula: Fe2O3
Density (g/mL): 5.24
Freezing Point (°C): 1565
Solubility: Acids
Synonyms: Ferric Oxide Red
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Isopropyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 67-63-0
Formula: CH32CHOH
Density: 0.786—0.79 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 82°C, -90°C
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: 2-Propanol, Isopropanol
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Janus Green B
CAS Number: 2869-83-2
Formula Weight: 511.07
Formula: C30H31N6Cl
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Starch Indicator Solution
CAS Number: 9005-84-9
Formula: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100 °C, Approximately 0°C
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Not Soluble in Water
Synonyms: Starch, Aqueous Solution
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Strontium Chloride 6-Hydrate
CAS Number: 10025-70-4
Formula Weight: 266.62
Formula: SrCl2·6H2O
Density: 2.986 g/mL
Freezing Point: 570°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Strontium Nitrate
CAS Number: 10042-76-9
Formula Weight: 211.63
Formula: Sr(NO3)2
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Flammable, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.986
Freezing Point (°C): 570
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow