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 Orange
CAS Number: 547-58-0
Formula Weight: 327.35
Formula: C14H14N3NaO3S
Density (g/mL): 0.35-0.39
Freezing Point (°C): >300
Solubility: Hot Water
Synonyms: C.I. No. 13025, C.I. Acid Orange 52
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Methylene Blue
CAS Number: 61-73-4
Formula: C16H18N3SCl
Density: 1 g/mL
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Chloroform
Synonyms: Basic Blue 9, Methylene Blue Chloride
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Methylene Chloride
CAS Number: 75-09-2
Formula Weight: 84.93
Formula: CH2Cl2
Hazard Info: Suspected Human Carcinogen
Boiling Point (°C): 40
Freezing Point (°C): -95
Solubility: Alcohol
Synonyms: Dichloromethane
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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n-Butyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 71-36-3
Formula: CH3CH23OH
Density: 0.8108 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 117.5°C, -89°C
Solubility: Water, Miscible with Alcohol and Ether
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Neutral Red
CAS Number: 553-24-2
Formula Weight: 288.78
Formula: C15H16N4·HCl
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: N8, Basic Red 5
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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n-Propyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 71-23-8
Formula: CH3CH2CH2OH
Density: 0.8044 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 97.8°C, -127°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: 1-Propanol
Shelf Life: 24 Months
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Oxalic Acid Dihydrate
CAS Number: 6153-56-6
Formula Weight: 126.07
Formula: HOOCCOOH·2H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.65
Boiling Point (°C): 149-160
Freezing Point (°C): 101.5
Solubility: Water and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Ethanedioic Acid Dihydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Pancreatin
CAS Number: 8049-47-6
Solubility: Partially in Water
Synonyms: Pancreatic Enzyme
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Spore Staining Solution
Synonyms: Malachite Green HCl
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Silver Nitrate
CAS Number: 7761-88-8
Formula: AgNO3
Density: 4.35 g/mL
Freezing Point: 212 °C
Solubility: Water, Hot Alcohol
Shelf Life: 24 Months
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Soda Lime
CAS Number: 8006-28-8
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 2.22
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Sodium Bicarbonate
CAS Number: 144-55-8
Formula: NaHCO3
Density: 2.16 g/mL
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Baking Soda, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Carbonic Acid Sodium 1:1, Indicator Powder
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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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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Sodium Carbonate
CAS Number: 497-19-8
Formula: Na2CO3
Density: 2.533 g/mL
Freezing Point: 864°C
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Synonyms: Soda Ash
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Sodium Carbonate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 5968-11-6
Formula Weight: 124.00
Formula: Na2CO3·H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.25
Freezing Point (°C): 100
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Chloride
CAS Number: 7647-14-5
Formula: NaCl
Density: 2.16 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1465°C, 801°C
Shelf Life: 36 Months