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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Stearic Acid
CAS Number: 57-11-4
Formula Weight: 284.49
Formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH
Density (g/mL): 0.847
Boiling Point (°C): >315
Freezing Point (°C): 53-56
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Not Soluble in Water
Synonyms: Octadecanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Acid 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
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Red
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Xylene
CAS Number: 1330-20-7
Formula Weight: 106.17
Formula: C6H4(CH3)2
Density (g/mL): 0.87
Boiling Point (°C): 140
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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4-(t-Octyl) Phenol
CAS Number: 140-66-9
Formula Weight: 206.33
Formula: (CH3)3CCH2(CH3)2C6H4OH
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.912
Boiling Point (°C): 221.2
Freezing Point (°C): 101.5
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: p-tert-Octylphenol, 4-(tert-octyl) Phenol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Camphor
CAS Number: 76-22-2
Formula Weight: 152.24
Formula: C10H16O
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 0.992
Boiling Point (°C): 207
Freezing Point (°C): 180
Synonyms: Bornan-2-One, Synthetic Camphor, Camphor Gum
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS Number: 78-93-3
Formula Weight: 72.11
Formula: CH3COCH2CH3
Hazard Info: Flammable, Narcotic
Density (g/mL): 0.804-0.806
Boiling Point (°C): 79-81
Freezing Point (°C): -86.5
Solubility: Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: 2-Butanone, MEK, Butanone
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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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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Cobalt(II) Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 10026-22-9
Formula Weight: 291.03
Formula: Co(NO3)2·6H2O
Hazard Info: Oxidizer
Density (g/mL): 1.88
Freezing Point (°C): 55
Solubility: Most Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Cobalt Nitrate Hexahydrate, Cobaltous Nitrate Hexahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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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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Calmagite
CAS Number: 3147-14-6
Formula Weight: 358.38
Formula: C17H14N2O5S
Freezing Point (°C): 300
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Calcium-Magnesium Indicator
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Ethylenediamine
Boiling Point: (°C): 117–118
CAS Number: 107-15-3
Density (g/mL): 0.898
Formula: H2NCH2CH2NH2
Formula Weight: 78.12
Freezing Point (°C): 11
Hazard Info: Flammable, Irritant, Toxic, Corrosive
Shelf Life (months): 36
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Storage: Red
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
CAS Number: 50-78-2
Formula Weight: 180.16
Formula: 2-CH3COOC6H4COOH
Density (g/mL): 1.35
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 135
Solubility: Alcohol and Chloroform
Synonyms: Salicylic Acid Acetate, Aspirin, 2-(acetyloxy)-Benzoic acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Potassium Sodium Tartrate
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
Formula Weight: 282.23
Formula: KNaC4H4O6·4H2O
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.065
Boiling Point (°C): 105-130
Freezing Point (°C): 36.4
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Lead(II) Acetate Trihydrate
CAS Number: 6080-56-4
Formula Weight: 379.34
Formula: Pb(CH3COO)2·3H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant, Carcinogen
Density (g/mL): 2.55
Boiling Point (°C): 280
Freezing Point (°C): 75
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Synonyms: Lead Acetate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Tannic Acid
CAS Number: 1401-55-4
Formula Weight: 1701.23
Formula: C76H52O46
Density (g/mL): >1.0
Freezing Point (°C): 210-215
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Acetone
Synonyms: Tanin, Gallotannic Acid, Pyrogallol Tannin
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Adipic Acid
CAS Number: 124-04-9
Formula Weight: 146.14
Formula: HO2C(CH2)4CO2H
Density (g/mL): 1.34
Boiling Point (°C): 377
Freezing Point (°C): 152
Solubility: Acetone and Alcohol
Synonyms: Hexanedioic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green