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.
Fluorescein Disodium Salt
CAS Number: 518-47-8
Formula Weight: 376.28
Formula: C20H10O5Na2
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acid Yellow 73, C.I. No. 45350, Uranine
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Formaldehyde
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant, Suspected Human Carcinogen
Density (g/mL): 1.080
Boiling Point (°C): 96
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Formalin Solution
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Formalin Aceto-Alcohol
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 0.7919-0.7955
Boiling Point (°C): 74-80
Freezing Point (°C): -114
Synonyms: FAA Solution
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Formic Acid
CAS Number: 64-18-6
Formula Weight: 46.03
Formula: HCOOH
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 1.213
Boiling Point (°C): 101
Freezing Point (°C): -5
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: Methanoic Acid, Formylic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Fuchsin Acid Stain
CAS Number: 3244-88-0
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Fuchsin acid, C.I. No. 42685
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Fuchsin Basic Stain
CAS Number: 632-99-5
Formula Weight: 337.85
Formula: C20H19N3·HCl
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Rosaniline Chloride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Gallium
CAS Number: 7440-55-3
Formula Weight: 69.72
Formula: Ga
Density (g/mL): 5.904
Boiling Point (°C): 2403
Freezing Point (°C): 29.78
Solubility: Acids
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Gastric Juice, Artificial
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Giemsa Stain
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 0.79
Boiling Point (°C): 65
Freezing Point (°C): -98
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Glutaraldehyde
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 1.0
Boiling Point (°C): 100
Freezing Point (°C): 0
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Glycine
CAS Number: 56-40-6
Formula Weight: 75.07
Formula: NH2CH2COOH
Density (g/mL): 1.161
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Aminoacetic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Glycogen
CAS Number: 9005-79-2
Formula Weight: (162.14)n
Formula: (C6H10O5)n
Density (g/mL): >1.0
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): >300
Solubility: Water and Slightly in Alcohol
Synonyms: Animal Starch
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Kaolin
CAS Number: 1332-58-7
Formula: Al2O3·2SiO2·2H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.0-3.0
Freezing Point (°C): >1,300
Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Synonyms: Aluminum Silicate Dihydrate, China Clay
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Kerosene
CAS Number: 64741-65-7
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Flammable
Density (g/mL): 0.758
Boiling Point (°C): 175-195
Solubility: Many Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Naphtha (Petroleum), Heavy Alkylate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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L-tartaric Acid
CAS Number: 87-69-4
Formula Weight: 150.09
Formula: C4H6O6
Density (g/mL): 1.76
Freezing Point (°C): 169-172
Solubility: Alcohol and Water
Synonyms: 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Lanolin
CAS Number: 8006-54-0
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 0.932-0.945
Freezing Point (°C): 38-44
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Wood Fat Anhydrous, Wool Wax
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green