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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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Stain Set, Basic
Includes: Bismarck Brown, Carmine Alum (Alcoholic), Crystal Violet, Eosin (Yellowish), Hematoxylin (Alcoholic), Malachite Green, Methyl Green, Methylene Blue, Neutral Red, Safranin
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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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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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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SEDI Sternheimer Stain
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Eosin Y
CAS Number: 17372-87-1
Formula Weight: 691.88
Formula: C20H6Br4Na2O5
Density (g/mL): 1.018
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Acid Red 87, C.I. No. 45380
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Guar Gum
CAS Number: 9000-30-0
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Guar Flour
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Gum Arabic
CAS Number: 9001-01-5
Hazard Info: Allergen
Density (g/mL): 1.35-1.49
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acacia, Aracia Gum
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Heptane
CAS Number: 142-82-5
Formula Weight: 100.21
Formula: CH3(CH2)5CH3
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 0.7-0.71
Boiling Point (°C): 90-100
Solubility: Alcohol, Ether and Chloroform
Synonyms: n-Heptane, normal-Heptane
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Hexanes
CAS Number: 110-54-3
Formula: C6H14
Density: 0.660—0.690 g/mL
Boiling Point: 63—68°C
Solubility: Alcohol, Acetone, and Ether
Synonyms: Hexane and n-Hexane
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Humectant
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1.0
Boiling Point (°C): >187
Shelf Life (months): 6
Storage: Green
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Insect Preservation Solution
CAS Number: 9001-57-4
Hazard Info: Flammable
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Iodine
CAS Number: 7553-56-2
Formula Weight: 253.80
Formula: I2
Hazard Info: Corrosive, Irritant, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 4.93
Boiling Point (°C): 184
Freezing Point (°C): 113.5
Solubility: Common Organic Solvents
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Triethanolamine
Formula: N(CH2CH2OH)3
Formula Weight: 149.19
CAS#: 102-71-6
Solubility: Miscible with Water and Alcohol; Soluble in Chloroform
Density (g/mL): 1.125
Boiling Point (°C): 335
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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Urea
CAS Number: 57-13-6
Formula Weight: 60.06
Formula: NH2CONH2
Density (g/mL): 1.335
Freezing Point (°C): 132
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Wood’s Metal
CAS Number: 76093-98-6
Freezing Point (°C): 73-75
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Wright’s Blood Stain
CAS Number: 68988-92-1
Hazard Info: Flammable
Density (g/mL): 0.79
Boiling Point (°C): 65
Freezing Point (°C): -98
Solubility: Alcohol and water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red