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.
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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DPIP (2,6-Dichloroindophenol)
CAS Number: 620-45-1
Formula Weight: 290.08
Formula: C12H6Cl2NNaO2
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Dichloroindophenol
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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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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Acetanilide
CAS Number: 103-84-4
Formula Weight: 135.17
Formula: CH3CONHC6H5
Density (g/mL): 1.2
Boiling Point (°C): 304
Freezing Point (°C): 115
Solubility: Hot Water, Alcohol, and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: N-phenyl-acetamide
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Acetic Acid
CAS Number: 64-19-7
Formula: CH3COOH
Density: 1.049 g/ml
Boiling Point: 118.1°C
Freezing Point: 16.7°C
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Ward's® Acetic Anhydride
CAS Number: 108-24-7
Formula Weight: 102.09
Formula: C4H6O3
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive, Flammable
Density (g/mL): 1.08
Boiling Point (°C): 139.9
Freezing Point (°C): -73
Solubility: Reacts with Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Acetic Oxide, Acetyl Oxide, Ethanoic Anhydride, Acetic Acid Anhydride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Aceto-Carmine Solution
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 1.049
Boiling Point (°C): 118.1
Freezing Point (°C): 16.7
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Aceto-Orcein Stain
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 1.049
Boiling Point (°C): 118.1
Freezing Point (°C): 16.7
Synonyms: Aceto-Orcein Biological Stain
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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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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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
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Adipoyl Chloride
CAS Number: 111-50-2
Formula Weight: 182.9
Formula: C6H8Cl2O2
Density (g/mL): 1.26
Boiling Point (°C): 115
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Adrenaline Chloride
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Toxic (if ingested)
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1.0
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Synonyms: Epinephrine Aqueous Solution
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Adrenaline
CAS Number: 329-65-7
Formula Weight: 183.2
Formula: C9H13NO3
Hazard Info: Toxic (if ingested)
Freezing Point (°C): 197
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Racepinfrine, DL-Epinephrine, DL-Adrenaline
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Biuret Reagent Solution
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: 1.0 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100°C, Approximately 0°C
Synonyms: Biuret Solution, Biuret Reagent
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Borax
CAS Number: 1303-96-4
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100°C, Approximately 0°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Sodium Borate Water Solution
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Bromothymol Blue
CAS Number: 34722-90-2
Formula: C27H27Br2O5SNa
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Bromothymol Blue pH Indicator
Shelf Life: 36 Months