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.
Aceto-Orcein Stain
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 1.049
Boiling Point (°C): 118.1
Freezing Point (°C): 16.7
Synonyms: Aceto-Orcein Biological Stain
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
CAS Number: 50-78-2
Formula Weight: 180.16
Formula: 2-CH3COOC6H4COOH
Density (g/mL): 1.35
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 135
Solubility: Alcohol and Chloroform
Synonyms: Salicylic Acid Acetate, Aspirin, 2-(acetyloxy)-Benzoic acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Adipic Acid
CAS Number: 124-04-9
Formula Weight: 146.14
Formula: HO2C(CH2)4CO2H
Density (g/mL): 1.34
Boiling Point (°C): 377
Freezing Point (°C): 152
Solubility: Acetone and Alcohol
Synonyms: Hexanedioic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Adipoyl Chloride
CAS Number: 111-50-2
Formula Weight: 182.9
Formula: C6H8Cl2O2
Density (g/mL): 1.26
Boiling Point (°C): 115
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Adrenaline Chloride
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Toxic (if ingested)
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1.0
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Synonyms: Epinephrine Aqueous Solution
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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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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Biuret Reagent Solution
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: 1.0 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100°C, Approximately 0°C
Synonyms: Biuret Solution, Biuret Reagent
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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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 Chloride
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula: CaCl2
Freezing Point: 772 °C
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Storage: Green
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Calcium
CAS Number: 7440-70-2
Formula: Ca
Density: 1.54 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1440°C, 842°C
Solubility: Acid
Synonyms: Calcium Metal
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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Carbol Fuchsin Stain
CAS Number: 4197-24-4
Formula: C21H22CIN3
Shelf Life: 36 Months
Storage: Blue/Red
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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