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.
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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Cobalt
CAS Number: 7440-48-4
Formula Weight: 58.93
Formula: Co
Density (g/mL): 8.9
Boiling Point (°C): 2723
Freezing Point (°C): 1493
Solubility: Nitric Acid
Synonyms: Cobalt Metal Pieces
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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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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Copper (II) Carbonate, Basic
CAS Number: 12069-69-1
Formula: CuCO3 CuOH2
Density: 4.0 g/mL
Solubility: Acids
Synonyms: Cupric Carbonate Basic, Copper Carbonate Hydroxide
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Agar
CAS Number: 9012-36-6
Density: 1 g/mL
Freezing Point: 260 °C
Shelf Life: 36 Months
Storage: Green
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Alizarin Red S
CAS Number: 130-22-3
Formula Weight: 342.28
Formula: C14H7NaO7S
Hazard Info: Irritant
Synonyms: Mordant Red 3, C.I. No. 58005
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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Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 7784-13-6
Formula Weight: 241.43
Formula: AlCl3·6H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 2.398-2.440
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous
CAS Number: 7446-70-0
Formula Weight: 133.34
Formula: AlCl3
Density (g/mL): 2.44
Boiling Point (°C): 182
Freezing Point (°C): 194
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Aluminum
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
Formula: Al
Density (g): 2.7 g/mL
Shelf Life: 36 Months
Storage: Green/Red
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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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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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Aluminum Potassium Sulfate 12-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7784-24-9
Formula: AlK(SO4)2·12H2O
Density: 1.97 g/mL
Freezing Point: Loses H2O at 93°C
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Aluminum Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous
CAS Number: 10102-71-3
Formula Weight: 242.10
Formula: NaAl(SO4)2
Density (g/mL): 1.7
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Sodium Alum, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Aluminum Sulfate 18-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7784-31-8
Formula: Al2(SO4)3·18H2O
Density: 1.61 g/mL
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Freezing Point : 86°C
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life: 36 months