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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potassium Carbonate 1.5-Hydrate
CAS Number: 6381-79-9
Formula Weight: 165.24
Formula: K2CO3·1.5H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.428
Freezing Point (°C): 891
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potash Sesquihydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Potassium Chromate
CAS Number: 7789-00-6
Formula Weight: 194.21
Formula: K2CrO4
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.732
Freezing Point (°C): 975
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Dipotassium Chromate, Neutral Potassium chromate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Potassium Dichromate
CAS Number: 7778-50-9
Formula Weight: 294.19
Formula: K2Cr2O7
Density (g/mL): 2.67
Freezing Point (°C): 398
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Bichromate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Potassium Ferrocyanide Trihydrate
CAS Number: 14459-95-1
Formula Weight: 422.41
Formula: K4Fe(CN)6·3H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.853
Freezing Point (°C): >70
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Yellow Prussiate of Potash
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Potassium Fluoride
CAS Number: 7789-23-3
Formula Weight: 58.10
Formula: KF
Density (g/mL): 2.481
Boiling Point (°C): 1505
Freezing Point (°C): 859
Solubility: Water and Hydrochloric Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue