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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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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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2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-Tetrazolium Chloride
CAS Number: 298-96-4
Formula Weight: 334.81
Formula: C19H15CIN4
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 250
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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DPIP (2,6-Dichloroindophenol)
CAS Number: 620-45-1
Formula Weight: 290.08
Formula: C12H6Cl2NNaO2
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Dichloroindophenol
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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4-(t-Octyl) Phenol
CAS Number: 140-66-9
Formula Weight: 206.33
Formula: (CH3)3CCH2(CH3)2C6H4OH
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.912
Boiling Point (°C): 221.2
Freezing Point (°C): 101.5
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: p-tert-Octylphenol, 4-(tert-octyl) Phenol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Acetanilide
CAS Number: 103-84-4
Formula Weight: 135.17
Formula: CH3CONHC6H5
Density (g/mL): 1.2
Boiling Point (°C): 304
Freezing Point (°C): 115
Solubility: Hot Water, Alcohol, and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: N-phenyl-acetamide
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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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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Adrenaline
CAS Number: 329-65-7
Formula Weight: 183.2
Formula: C9H13NO3
Hazard Info: Toxic (if ingested)
Freezing Point (°C): 197
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Racepinfrine, DL-Epinephrine, DL-Adrenaline
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Borax
CAS Number: 1303-96-4
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100°C, Approximately 0°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Sodium Borate Water Solution
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Bromothymol Blue
CAS Number: 34722-90-2
Formula: C27H27Br2O5SNa
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Bromothymol Blue pH Indicator
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Calcium Carbide
CAS Number: 75-20-7
Formula: CaC2
Density: 2.20 g/mL
Freezing Point: 1700 to 2300°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acetylene Oxygen, Carbide
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate
CAS Number: 26499-65-0
Formula Weight: 145.15
Formula: CaSO4·12H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.8
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Plaster of Paris, Dried Gypsum
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Chromatography Solvent
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: 0.60—0.75 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 20—75°C, -73°C:
Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Synonyms: Petroleum Ether/Acetone 9:1
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Citric Acid Anhydrous
CAS Number: 77-92-9
Density: 1.665 g/mL
Freezing Point: 153 °C
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: Propane Tricarboxylic Acid
Shelf Life: 12 Mouths
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Citric Acid Monohydrate
CAS Number: 5949-29-1
Formula: C6H8O7·H2O
Density: 1.542 g/mL
It Loses H2O at 100°C
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: Propane Tricarboxylic Acid
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Cobalt(II) Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 7791-13-1
Formula: CoCl2 6H2O
Density: 1.92 g/mL
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Acetone
Synonyms: Cobaltous Chloride Hexahydrate, Cobalt Dichloride Hexahydrate
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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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

