Search Within
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.
Search Within
Nicotine
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Solubility: Water and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Cigarette Solution
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
Expand 2 item
Nigrosin
CAS Number: 8005-03-6
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acid Black 2
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 2 item
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
Expand 1 item
Olive Oil
CAS Number: 8001-25-0
Density (g/mL): 0.910-0.915
Boiling Point (°C): will not boil @ 760 mm
Freezing Point (°C): -6
Solubility: Carbon Disulfide, Chloroform, Ether
Synonyms: Sweet Oil
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
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.
Expand 1 item
Pentane
CAS Number: 109-66-0
Formula Weight: 72.15
Formula: C5H12
Density (g/mL): 0.626
Boiling Point (°C): 36
Freezing Point (°C): -130
Synonyms: n-Pentane, Amyl Hydride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
Expand 2 item
Peppermint Oil
CAS Number: 8006-90-4
Density (g/mL): 0.896-0.908
Boiling Point (°C): 82-93
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Mentha Piperita
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 2 item
Petrolatum (White)
CAS Number: 8009-03-8
Density (g/mL): <1
Boiling Point (°C): >230
Freezing Point (°C): 35-80
Solubility: Organic Solvents (Not water)
Synonyms: Petroleum Jelly, Vaseline®
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
Phenyl Salicylate
CAS Number: 118-55-8
Formula Weight: 214.23
Formula: 2-HOC6H4-1-COOC6H5
Hazard Info: Toxic
Boiling Point (°C): 172
Freezing Point (°C): 41
Synonyms: Salol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
Phloroglucinol
CAS Number: 6099-90-7
Formula Weight: 162.14
Formula: C6H3(OH)3·2H2O
Boiling Point (°C): sublimes
Freezing Point (°C): 218-221
Synonyms: 1,3,5-Trihydroxybenzene
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
Potassium Acetate
CAS Number: 127-08-2
Formula Weight: 98.14
Formula: CH3COOK
Density (g/mL): 1.57-1.8
Freezing Point (°C): 292
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acetic Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
Potassium Bicarbonate
CAS Number: 298-14-6
Formula Weight: 100.12
Formula: KHCO3
Density (g/mL): 2.17
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Acid Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, Carbon Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
Potassium Bisulfate
CAS Number: 7646-93-7
Formula Weight: 136.17
Formula: KHSO4
Density (g/mL): 2.245
Freezing Point (°C): 197
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Hydrogen Sulfate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
Expand 1 item
Potassium Bitartrate
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Formula Weight: 188.18
Formula: KHC4H4O6
Density (g/mL): 1.956
Solubility: Boiling Water
Synonyms: Tartaric Acid Monopotassium salt, Cream of Tarter, Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
Expand 1 item
Potassium Bromide
CAS Number: 7758-02-3
Formula Weight: 119.01
Formula: KBr
Density (g/mL): 2.749
Boiling Point (°C): 1435
Freezing Point (°C): 760
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green

