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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Methyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 67-56-1
Formula: CH3OH
Density: 0.79 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 65°C, -98°C
Solubility: Miscible with Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Methanol, Wood Alcohol
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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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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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 7791-18-6
Formula: MgCl2 6H2O
Density: 1.57 g/mL
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Magnesium Chloride 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Manganese(II) Chloride
CAS Number: 13446-34-9
Formula Weight: 197.91
Formula: MnCl2·4H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.0100
Boiling Point (°C): 198
Freezing Point (°C): 58
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Manganous Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Manganous Chloride 4-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Menthol
CAS Number: 89-78-1
Formula Weight: 156.27
Formula: C10H20O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 0.890
Boiling Point (°C): 212
Freezing Point (°C): 41-44
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Alcohol, and Acetic Acid
Synonyms: Cyclic Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
CAS Number: 10034-99-8
Formula Weight: 246.48
Formula: MgSO4·7H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.7
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Synonyms: Epsom Salts, Magnesium Sulfate 7-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Mineral Oil
CAS Number: 8042-47-5
Formula Weight: Variable
Formula: CH2[CH2]nCH3
Density (g/mL): 0.818-0.880
Solubility: Organic Solvents
Synonyms: White Mineral Oil, Light Paraffin Oil
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Methyl Red
CAS Number: 212-682-9
Formula Weight: 291.29
Formula: C15H14N3O2Na
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, Ether and Acetic Acid
Synonyms: Acid Red 2 Sodium Salt, C.I. No. 13020
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Maleic Acid
CAS Number: 110-16-7
Formula Weight: 116.08
Formula: HOCOCH:CHCOOH
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.59
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 132
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Acetone
Synonyms: cis-Butenedioic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Methyl Salicylate
CAS Number: 119-36-8
Formula Weight: 152.15
Formula: HOC6H4COOCH3
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.18
Boiling Point (°C): 219-224
Freezing Point (°C): -8.6
Solubility: Slightly in Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Synthetic Oil of Wintergreen
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green

