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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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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Ammonium Thiocyanate
CAS Number: 1762-95-4
Formula: NH4SCN
Density: 1.3 g/mL
Freezing Point: Approximately 149°C
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, Acetone, and Ammonia
Synonyms: Thiocyanic Acid Ammonium Salt
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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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
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Phloroglucinol
CAS Number: 6099-90-7
Formula Weight: 162.14
Formula: C6H3(OH)3·2H2O
Boiling Point (°C): sublimes
Freezing Point (°C): 218-221
Synonyms: 1,3,5-Trihydroxybenzene
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Borealene II
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): <1.0
Boiling Point (°C): >100
Synonyms: Formula II Dilute (Ready to Use)
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Menthol
CAS Number: 89-78-1
Formula Weight: 156.27
Formula: C10H20O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 0.890
Boiling Point (°C): 212
Freezing Point (°C): 41-44
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Alcohol, and Acetic Acid
Synonyms: Cyclic Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Boric Acid
CAS Number: 10043-35-3
Formula Weight: 61.83
Formula: H3BO3
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 1.4
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Glycerol
Synonyms: Boracic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Aluminum Nitrate 9-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7784-27-2
Formula Weight: 375.13
Formula: Al(NO3)3·9H2O
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Freezing Point (°C): 70
Solubility: Cold Water, Decomposes in Alcohol and Acetone
Synonyms: Aluminum Trinitrate, Aluminum Nitrate Nonahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Ammonium Oxalate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 6009-70-7
Formula Weight: 142.11
Formula: (NH4)2C2O4·H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.5
Freezing Point (°C): 70
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Ethanedioic Acid Diammonium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Tin (IV) Chloride 5-Hydrate
CAS Number: 10026-06-9
Formula Weight: 350.58
Formula: SnCl4·5H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.04
Boiling Point (°C): 114
Freezing Point (°C): 53-56
Solubility: Cold Water, Alcohol and Carbon Disulfide
Synonyms: Stannic Chloride, 5-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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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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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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2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-Tetrazolium Chloride
CAS Number: 298-96-4
Formula Weight: 334.81
Formula: C19H15CIN4
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 250
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Benzoic Acid
CAS Number: 65-85-0
Formula Weight: 122.12
Formula: C6H5COOH
Hazard Info: Slightly Toxic, Irritant, Combustible
Density (g/mL): 1.321
Boiling Point (°C): 249
Freezing Point (°C): 121
Synonyms: Benzenecarboxylic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Copper (II) Acetate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 6046-93-1
Formula Weight: 199.65
Formula: Cu(O2CCH3)2·H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Freezing Point (°C): 115
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: Cupric Acetate Monohydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Ammonium Persulfate
CAS Number: 7727-54-0
Formula Weight: 228.20
Formula: (NH4)2S2O8
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Reactive
Density (g/mL): 1.92
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Ammonium Peroxydisulfate, Diammonium Peroxydisulfate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow