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.
Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate
CAS Number: 10035-06-0
Formula Weight: 485.1
Formula: Bi(NO3)3·5H2O
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Flammable, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.830
Boiling Point (°C): 80
Freezing Point (°C): 30
Solubility: Nitric Acid, Alcohol and Acetone
Synonyms: Bismuth(III) Nitrate 5-Hydrate, Bismuth Trinitrate, Bismuth Nitrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Biuret Test Standard
CAS Number: 108-19-0
Formula Weight: 103.08
Formula: NH2CONHCONH2
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Freezing Point (°C): 188-190
Synonyms: Biuret Powder, Carbamylurea, Imidodicarbonic Diamide
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Boiling Chips
CAS Number: 1317-65-3
Formula Weight: 100.09
Formula: CaCO3
Density (g/mL): 2.85
Synonyms: Calcium Carbonate, Marble Chips, Marble Rocks, Limestone Chips
Shelf Life (months): Indefinite
Storage: Green
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Brass
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 8.45-8.86
Freezing Point (°C): 898-1064
Synonyms: Copper-zinc Alloy
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Bromine Water Kit
CAS Number: 7758-01-2
Formula Weight: 167.00
Formula: KBrO3
Density (g/mL): 3.27
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Bromate, Bromic Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Bromocresol Green
CAS Number: 62625-32-5
Formula Weight: 720.02
Formula: C21H13Br4NaO5S
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green/Red
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Bromocresol Purple
CAS Number: 62625-30-3
Formula Weight: 562.20
Formula: C21H15Br2O5S·Na
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Bromocresol Purple, pH Indicator
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green/Red
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Bromophenol Blue
CAS Number: 62625-28-9
Formula Weight: 691.97
Formula: C19H9Br4NaO5S
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Bromophenol Blue, pH Indicator
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
CAS Number: 128-37-0
Formula Weight: 220.35
Formula: C15H24O
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 0.899
Boiling Point (°C): 265
Freezing Point (°C): 69.44
Synonyms: 2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol, BHT
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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n-Butyric Acid
CAS Number: 107-92-6
Formula Weight: 88.11
Formula: CH3(CH2)2COOH
Hazard Info: Corrosive, Irritant, Strong Odor
Density (g/mL): 0.959
Boiling Point (°C): 163.5
Freezing Point (°C): -5.2
Synonyms: Ethylacetic Acid, Butanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Cadmium Chloride, Hemipentahydrate
CAS Number: 7790-78-5
Formula Weight: 228.34
Formula: CdCl2*2.5H2O
Density (g/mL): 3.327
Boiling Point (°C): 960
Freezing Point (°C): 568
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Cadmium Dichloride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Cadmium
CAS Number: 7440-43-9
Formula Weight: 112.40
Formula: Cd
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 8.65
Boiling Point (°C): 767
Freezing Point (°C): 321
Solubility: Acid (especially Nitric Acid) and Ammonium Nitrate Solution
Synonyms: Cadmium Metal
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Cadmium Nitrate 4-Hydrate
CAS Number: 10022-68-1
Formula Weight: 308.47
Formula: Cd(NO3)2·4H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.455
Boiling Point (°C): 132
Freezing Point (°C): 59.5
Solubility: Water, Ammonia and Alcohol
Synonyms: Nitric Acid Cadmium Salt Tetrahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Caffeine
CAS Number: 58-08-2
Formula Weight: 194.20
Formula: C8H10N4O2
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.23
Boiling Point (°C): 178
Freezing Point (°C): 238
Solubility: Chloroform, Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Calcium Acetate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 5743-26-0
Formula Weight: 176.18
Formula: Ca(CH3CO2)2·H2O
Density (g/mL): 0.3
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Synonyms: Lime Acetate, Calcium Diacetate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Calcium Fluoride
CAS Number: 7789-75-5
Formula Weight: 78.08
Formula: CaF2
Hazard Info: Slightly Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 3.180
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 1423
Solubility: Ammonium Salts
Synonyms: Fluorospar, Fluorite, Calcium Difluoride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green