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.
Beeswax
CAS Number: 8012-89-3
Density (g/mL): 0.95-0.96
Freezing Point (°C): 62-65
Synonyms: Bleached Beeswax
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Benedict’s Powder
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Benzophenone
CAS Number: 119-61-9
Formula Weight: 182.22
Formula: (C6H5)2CO
Boiling Point (°C): 581
Freezing Point (°C): 47
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Benzyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 100-51-6
Formula Weight: 108.14
Formula: C7H8O
Density (g/mL): 1.045
Boiling Point (°C): 204
Freezing Point (°C): -15
Solubility: Water and Miscible with Alcohol, Ether and Chloroform
Synonyms: Benzenemethanol, Phenyl methanol, Benzoyl alcohol, alpha-Hydroxytoluene
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Bial’s Reagent
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Flammable, Corrosive
Synonyms: Bial's Test Reagent
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Bile Salts
Note: The chemical specifications for some items on this product page may differ from the specifications listed above. For more information, consult the Safety Data Sheet or contact your Ward's representative.
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Bismuth
CAS Number: 7440-69-9
Formula Weight: 208.98
Formula: Bi
Hazard Info: Flammable (dust), Irritant
Density (g/mL): 9.8
Boiling Point (°C): 1562
Freezing Point (°C): 272
Solubility: Nitric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid
Synonyms: Bismuth Metal Lumps
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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Biuret Test Standard
CAS Number: 108-19-0
Formula Weight: 103.08
Formula: NH2CONHCONH2
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Freezing Point (°C): 188-190
Synonyms: Biuret Powder, Carbamylurea, Imidodicarbonic Diamide
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Boiling Chips
CAS Number: 1317-65-3
Formula Weight: 100.09
Formula: CaCO3
Density (g/mL): 2.85
Synonyms: Calcium Carbonate, Marble Chips, Marble Rocks, Limestone Chips
Shelf Life (months): Indefinite
Storage: Green
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Brass
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 8.45-8.86
Freezing Point (°C): 898-1064
Synonyms: Copper-zinc Alloy
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Bromine Water Kit
CAS Number: 7758-01-2
Formula Weight: 167.00
Formula: KBrO3
Density (g/mL): 3.27
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Bromate, Bromic Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Bromocresol Green
CAS Number: 62625-32-5
Formula Weight: 720.02
Formula: C21H13Br4NaO5S
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green/Red
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Bromocresol Purple
CAS Number: 62625-30-3
Formula Weight: 562.20
Formula: C21H15Br2O5S·Na
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Bromocresol Purple, pH Indicator
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green/Red
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Bromophenol Blue
CAS Number: 62625-28-9
Formula Weight: 691.97
Formula: C19H9Br4NaO5S
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Bromophenol Blue, pH Indicator
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
CAS Number: 128-37-0
Formula Weight: 220.35
Formula: C15H24O
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 0.899
Boiling Point (°C): 265
Freezing Point (°C): 69.44
Synonyms: 2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol, BHT
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green