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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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Oleic Acid
CAS Number: 112-80-1
Formula Weight: 282.47
Formula: CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH
Density (g/mL): 0.895
Boiling Point (°C): 286
Freezing Point (°C): 11-14
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Not Water
Synonyms: Oleinic Acid, Red Oil, cis-9-Octadecanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Ammonium Dichromate
CAS Number: 7789-09-5
Formula Weight: 252.06
Formula: (NH4)2Cr2O7
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Flammable, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.15
Freezing Point (°C): 170
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Ammonium Bichromate, Dichromic Acid Diammonium Salt, Diammonium Dichromate(VI)
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Lead (II) Carbonate White
CAS Number: 1319-46-6
Formula: (PbCO3)2 • Pb(OH)2
Formula Weight: 775.60
Freezing Point (°C): 400
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant
Shelf Life (months): 12
Solubility: Acids
Storage: Green
Synonyms: White Lead, Basic Lead Carbonate
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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Aluminum Oxide
CAS Number: 1344-28-1
Formula Weight: 101.96
Formula: Al2O3
Hazard Info: Irritant, Nuisance
Density (g/mL): 3.5
Boiling Point (°C): 2980
Freezing Point (°C): 2050
Solubility: Insoluble in Water, Low solubility in Acids
Synonyms: Alumina, Aluminum Trioxide
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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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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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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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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Iron(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate
CAS Number: 7782-63-0
Formula Weight: 278.02
Formula: FeSO4·7H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.897
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 72
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Ferrous Sulfate 7-Hydrate, Iron(II) Sulfate 7-Hydrate, Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Caffeine
CAS Number: 58-08-2
Formula Weight: 194.20
Formula: C8H10N4O2
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.23
Boiling Point (°C): 178
Freezing Point (°C): 238
Solubility: Chloroform, Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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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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Calcium Hydroxide
CAS Number: 1305-62-0
Formula Weight: 74.10
Formula: Ca(OH)2
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 2.24
Boiling Point (°C): as CaO 579
Freezing Point (°C): as CaO 2580
Solubility: Water, Glycerol, and Acids
Synonyms: Hydrated Lime, Slacked Lime, Caustic Lime, Calcium Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Calcium Nitrate 4-Hydrate
CAS Number: 13477-34-4
Formula Weight: 236.15
Formula: Ca(NO3)2·4H2O
Hazard Info: Flammable, Oxidizer, Explosive
Density (g/mL): 2.36
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 45
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Acetone
Synonyms: Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate, Nitric Acid Calcium(II) Salt
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Alizarin Yellow R
CAS Number: 1718-34-9
Formula Weight: 309.22
Formula: C13H8N3O5Na
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 250
Solubility: Many Organic Solvents, Hot Methyl Alcohol and Water
Synonyms: Mordant Yellow 3R, C.I. No. 14095
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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1,6-Hexanediamine
CAS Number: 124-09-4
Formula Weight: 116.21
Formula: 1,6-NH2(CH2)6NH2
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.854
Boiling Point (°C): 205
Freezing Point (°C): 39-42
Solubility: Water and Slightly in Alcohol
Synonyms: Hexamethyleneediamine, 1,6-Diaminohexane
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
CAS Number: 10486-00-7
Formula: NaBO3·4H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic if inhaled; oxidizer
Boiling Point (°C): 130-150°C
Freezing Point (°C): 63°C
Solubility: Moderately soluble in water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
Note: The chemical specifications for some of the products on this page may differ from the specirications listed above. For more information, consult the Safety Data Sheet or contact your Ward's representative.