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.
Petroleum Ether
CAS Number: 8032-32-4
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Flammable
Density (g/mL): 060-075
Boiling Point (°C): 20-75
Freezing Point (°C): <73
Solubility: Miscible with Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Ligroin
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Red
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Phenol Red
CAS Number: 34487-61-1
Formula: C19H13NaO5S
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Phenolphthalein
CAS Number: 77-09-8
Formula: C20H14O4
Density: 1.299 g/mL
Solubility: Alcohol and Alkalis
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Phosphoric Acid
CAS Number: 7664-38-2
Formula Weight: 98.00
Formula: H3PO4
Hazard Info: Corrosive, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): >1.573
Boiling Point (°C): 135-158
Freezing Point (°C): -17-21
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: ortho-Phosphoric Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Polyvinyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
Formula: CH2CHOHn
Synonyms: PVA, Ethanol Homopolymer
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate
CAS Number: 877-24-7
Formula: C8H5KO4
Density: 1.636 g/mL
Freezing Point: 295-300°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Biphthalate, Potassium Acid Phthalate
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium Carbonate Anhydrous
CAS Number: 584-08-7
Formula: K2CO3
Density: 2.428 g/mL
Freezing Point: 891°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potash, Carbonic Acid Dipotassium Salt
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Potassium Chlorate
CAS Number: 3811-04-9
Formula: KClO3
Density: 2.34 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 400°C, 368°C
Solubility: Boiling Water
Synonyms: Chlorate of Potash, Chloric Acid Potassium Salt, Potassium Oxymuriate
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium Iodate
CAS Number: 7758-05-6
Formula Weight: 214.00
Formula: KIO3
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.98
Solubility: Water and Dilute Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Iodic Acid, Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Potassium Iodide
CAS Number: 7681-11-0
Formula: KI
Density: 3.12 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1330°C, 680°C
Solubility: Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, and Acetone
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium
CAS Number: 7440-09-7
Formula: K
Density: 0.86 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 774°C, 63°C
Synonyms: Kalium
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium Nitrate
CAS Number: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO3
Density: 2.1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 400°C, 333°C
Solubility: Water, Glycerin, and Alcohol
Synonyms: Potash Nitrate, Saltpeter
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Ward's® Potassium Permanganate
CAS Number: 7722-64-7
Formula Weight: 158.04
Formula: KMnO4
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Explosive, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.7032
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Chameleon Mineral
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Rennin
CAS Number: 9073-79-4
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 1.3
Synonyms: Rennase, Chymosin, Rennin Powder
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Safranin O
CAS Number: 477-73-6
Formula: C20H19N4Cl
Density: 1 g/mL
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Basic Red 2, C.I. No. 50240
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Salicylic Acid
CAS Number: 69-72-7
Formula Weight: 138.12
Formula: C7H6O3
Density (g/mL): 1.443
Boiling Point (°C): 211
Freezing Point (°C): 158-160
Solubility: Water and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green