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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Aluminum Nitrate 9-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7784-27-2
Formula Weight: 375.13
Formula: Al(NO3)3·9H2O
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Freezing Point (°C): 70
Solubility: Cold Water, Decomposes in Alcohol and Acetone
Synonyms: Aluminum Trinitrate, Aluminum Nitrate Nonahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Ammonium Oxalate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 6009-70-7
Formula Weight: 142.11
Formula: (NH4)2C2O4·H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.5
Freezing Point (°C): 70
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Ethanedioic Acid Diammonium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Coconut Oil
CAS Number: 8001-31-8
Formula: Glycerin ester of C6-C16 fatty acids
Density (g/mL): 0.922-0.926
Boiling Point (°C): >232
Freezing Point (°C): 21-25
Solubility: Many Organic Solvents, Not Miscible with Water
Synonyms: Copra Oil
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Copper(I) Chloride Anhydrous
CAS Number: 7758-89-6
Formula Weight: 99.00
Formula: CuCl
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 3.53
Boiling Point (°C): 1366
Freezing Point (°C): 422
Solubility: Acids, Ammonia, Ether and Water
Synonyms: Cuprous Chloride Anhydrous
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Isopentyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 123-51-3
Formula Weight: 88.2
Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 0.813-0.816
Boiling Point (°C): 133
Freezing Point (°C): -118
Solubility: Slightly in Water
Synonyms: Isoamyl Alcohol, 3-Methyl-1-Butanol
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Red
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Tin (IV) Chloride 5-Hydrate
CAS Number: 10026-06-9
Formula Weight: 350.58
Formula: SnCl4·5H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.04
Boiling Point (°C): 114
Freezing Point (°C): 53-56
Solubility: Cold Water, Alcohol and Carbon Disulfide
Synonyms: Stannic Chloride, 5-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Congo Red
CAS Number: 573-58-0
Formula Weight: 696.68
Formula: C32H22N6Na2O6S2
Hazard Info: Toxic
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Direct Red 28, C.I. No. 22120, Congo Red Stain, Congo Red Biostain
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Barium Nitrate
CAS Number: 10022-31-8
Formula Weight: 261.35
Formula: Ba(NO3)2
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.24
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 592
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Barium Dinitrate, Nitric Acid Barium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Silver Chloride
CAS Number: 7783-90-6
Formula Weight: 143.32
Formula: AgCl
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 5.56
Boiling Point (°C): 1550
Freezing Point (°C): 455
Solubility: Water, Ammonium Hydroxide, Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Thiosulfate and Potassium Bromide Solution
Synonyms: Chloride Salt of Silver
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate 12-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7784-26-1
Formula Weight: 453.33
Formula: AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.645
Freezing Point (°C): 94.5
Solubility: Water and Glycerol
Synonyms: Ammonium Alum, Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate Dodecahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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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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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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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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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

