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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Methyl Violet 2B
CAS Number: 8004-87-3
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): Approximately 1
Boiling Point (°C): Approximately 100
Freezing Point (°C): Approximately 0
Solubility: Water and Chloroform
Synonyms: Basic Violet 1 Aqueous Solution
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Methylene Blue
CAS Number: 61-73-4
Formula: C16H18N3SCl
Density: 1 g/mL
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Chloroform
Synonyms: Basic Blue 9, Methylene Blue Chloride
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Neutral Red
CAS Number: 553-24-2
Formula Weight: 288.78
Formula: C15H16N4·HCl
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: N8, Basic Red 5
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Ninhydrin
CAS Number: 485-47-2
Formula Weight: 178-14
Formula: C9H4O3·H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: 1,2,3-Indantrione Monohydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Orcein
CAS Number: 1400-62-0
Formula: C28H24N2O7
Formula Weight: 500.52
Shelf Life (months): 36
Solubility: Alcohol, Acetone, and Dilute Alkali Solutions
Storage: Green
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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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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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 Hydroxide
CAS Number: 1310-58-3
Formula Weight: 56.11
Formula: KOH
Hazard Info: Corrosive, Irritant, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.044
Boiling Point (°C): 1320
Freezing Point (°C): 361
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Glycerin
Synonyms: Caustic Potash, Potassium Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Potassium
CAS Number: 7440-09-7
Formula: K
Density: 0.86 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 774°C, 63°C
Synonyms: Kalium
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Propylene Glycol
CAS Number: 57-55-6
Formula Weight: 76.10
Formula: CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
Density (g/mL): 1.038
Boiling Point (°C): 187
Freezing Point (°C): -59
Solubility: Miscible with Water and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: 1,2-Propanediol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Ringer’s Solution
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Silica Gel
CAS Number: 112926-00-8
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 2.1
Boiling Point (°C): 2230
Freezing Point (°C): 1710
Synonyms: Synthetic Amorphous Silica Gel, Indicating
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Silver
CAS Number: 7740-22-4
Formula Weight: 107.87
Formula: Ag
Density (g/mL): 10.5
Boiling Point (°C): 2212
Freezing Point (°C): 962
Solubility: Nitric Acid and Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Argentium
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Bromide
CAS Number: 7647-15-6
Formula Weight: 102.90
Formula: NaBr
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.203
Boiling Point (°C): 1391
Freezing Point (°C): 755
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Sedoneual
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Sodium Carbonate
CAS Number: 497-19-8
Formula: Na2CO3
Density: 2.533 g/mL
Freezing Point: 864°C
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Synonyms: Soda Ash
Shelf Life: 36 Months

