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.
Methyl Red
CAS Number: 212-682-9
Formula Weight: 291.29
Formula: C15H14N3O2Na
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, Ether and Acetic Acid
Synonyms: Acid Red 2 Sodium Salt, C.I. No. 13020
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Methyl Salicylate
CAS Number: 119-36-8
Formula Weight: 152.15
Formula: HOC6H4COOCH3
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.18
Boiling Point (°C): 219-224
Freezing Point (°C): -8.6
Solubility: Slightly in Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Synthetic Oil of Wintergreen
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Methyl Violet 2B
CAS Number: 8004-87-3
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Solubility: Water and Chloroform
Synonyms: Basic Violet 1 Aqueous Solution
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Nickel Chloride 6-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7791-20-0
Formula Weight: 237.71
Formula: NiCl2·6H2O
Hazard Info: Suspected Human Carcinogen, Toxic
Density (g/mL): >1
Freezing Point (°C): 1001
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Ammonium Hydroxide
Synonyms: Nickelous Chloride 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Nickel
CAS Number: 7440-02-0
Formula Weight: 58.71
Formula: Ni
Density (g/mL): 8.90
Boiling Point (°C): 2732
Freezing Point (°C): 1452
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Nickel Nitrate 6-Hydrate
CAS Number: 13478-00-7
Formula Weight: 290.81
Formula: Ni(NO3)2·6H2O
Hazard Info: Suspected Human Carcinogen, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.065
Boiling Point (°C): 138
Freezing Point (°C): 57
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Ammonium Hydroxide
Synonyms: Nickel Nitrate Hexahydrate, Nickelous Nitrate 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Nickel Sulfate 6-Hydrate
CAS Number: 10101-97-0
Formula Weight: 262.86
Formula: NiSO4·6H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.07
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Nickelous Sulfate 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Nicotine
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Solubility: Water and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Cigarette Solution
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Nigrosin
CAS Number: 8005-03-6
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acid Black 2
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Oleic Acid
CAS Number: 112-80-1
Formula Weight: 282.47
Formula: CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH
Density (g/mL): 0.895
Boiling Point (°C): 286
Freezing Point (°C): 11-14
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Not Water
Synonyms: Oleinic Acid, Red Oil, cis-9-Octadecanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Olive Oil
CAS Number: 8001-25-0
Density (g/mL): 0.910-0.915
Boiling Point (°C): will not boil @ 760 mm
Freezing Point (°C): -6
Solubility: Carbon Disulfide, Chloroform, Ether
Synonyms: Sweet Oil
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Orcein
CAS Number: 1400-62-0
Formula: C28H24N2O7
Formula Weight: 500.52
Shelf Life (months): 36
Solubility: Alcohol, Acetone, and Dilute Alkali Solutions
Storage: Green
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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Pentane
CAS Number: 109-66-0
Formula Weight: 72.15
Formula: C5H12
Density (g/mL): 0.626
Boiling Point (°C): 36
Freezing Point (°C): -130
Synonyms: n-Pentane, Amyl Hydride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Peppermint Oil
CAS Number: 8006-90-4
Density (g/mL): 0.896-0.908
Boiling Point (°C): 82-93
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Mentha Piperita
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Petrolatum (White)
CAS Number: 8009-03-8
Density (g/mL): <1
Boiling Point (°C): >230
Freezing Point (°C): 35-80
Solubility: Organic Solvents (Not water)
Synonyms: Petroleum Jelly, Vaseline®
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green