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.
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Zinc Acetate Dihydrate
CAS Number: 5970-45-6
Formula Weight: 219.50
Formula: Zn(C2H3O2)2·2H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 1.74
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Hypochlorite
CAS Number: 7681-52-9
Formula Weight: 1.2
Formula: NaOCl
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Chlorine Bleach, Bleach
Shelf Life (months): 24
Storage: White
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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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Benedict’s Quantitative Solution
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100 °C, Approximately 0 °C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Benedict's Sugar Test Reagent
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Sodium Nitrate
CAS Number: 7631-99-4
Formula Weight: 84.99
Formula: NaNO3
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Explosive, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.261
Freezing Point (°C): 307
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Nitrate of Soda, Chile Saltpeter
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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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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Dodecyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 112-53-8
Formula Weight: 186.34
Formula: CH3(CH2)11OH
Density (g/mL): 0.830-0.836
Boiling Point (°C): 254
Solubility: Alcohol
Synonyms: 1-Dodecanol, Lauryl Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Oxalate
CAS Number: 62-76-0
Formula Weight: 134.00
Formula: (COONa)2
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.34
Freezing Point (°C): 250-270
Synonyms: Ethanedioic Acid Disodium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Potassium Ferricyanide
CAS Number: 13746-66-2
Formula Weight: 329.26
Formula: K3Fe(CN)6
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.85
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Red Prussiate of Potash
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Tin (IV) Oxide
CAS Number: 18282-10-5
Formula Weight: 150.69
Formula: SnO2
Density (g/mL): 6.6-6.95
Solubility: Hydrochloric and Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Stannic Oxide, Tin Dioxide
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Bicarbonate
CAS Number: 298-14-6
Formula Weight: 100.12
Formula: KHCO3
Density (g/mL): 2.17
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Acid Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, Carbon Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Bitartrate
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Formula Weight: 188.18
Formula: KHC4H4O6
Density (g/mL): 1.956
Solubility: Boiling Water
Synonyms: Tartaric Acid Monopotassium salt, Cream of Tarter, Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Silica Gel
CAS Number: 112926-00-8
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 2.1
Boiling Point (°C): 2230
Freezing Point (°C): 1710
Synonyms: Synthetic Amorphous Silica Gel, Indicating
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Borate, 10-Hydrate
CAS Number: 1303-96-4
Formula: Na2B4O7 10H2O
Density: 1.73 g/mL
Freezing Point: 62 °C
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Synonyms: Sodium Tetraborate, Borax
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Methyl Green
CAS Number: 7114-03-6
Formula Weight: 608.78
Formula: C27H35Cl2N3·ZnCl2
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Moderately soluble in water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Deionized Water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
Formula Weight: 18.02
Formula: H2O
Density (g/mL): 1
Boiling Point (°C): 100
Freezing Point (°C): 0
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green