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.
Potassium Carbonate Anhydrous
CAS Number: 584-08-7
Formula: K2CO3
Density: 2.428 g/mL
Freezing Point: 891°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potash, Carbonic Acid Dipotassium Salt
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Potassium Chlorate
CAS Number: 3811-04-9
Formula: KClO3
Density: 2.34 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 400°C, 368°C
Solubility: Boiling Water
Synonyms: Chlorate of Potash, Chloric Acid Potassium Salt, Potassium Oxymuriate
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium Iodate
CAS Number: 7758-05-6
Formula Weight: 214.00
Formula: KIO3
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.98
Solubility: Water and Dilute Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Iodic Acid, Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Potassium Iodide
CAS Number: 7681-11-0
Formula: KI
Density: 3.12 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1330°C, 680°C
Solubility: Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, and Acetone
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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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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Potassium Nitrate
CAS Number: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO3
Density: 2.1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 400°C, 333°C
Solubility: Water, Glycerin, and Alcohol
Synonyms: Potash Nitrate, Saltpeter
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Papain
CAS Number: 9001-73-4
Solubility: Water and Glycerol
Synonyms: Papayotin, Vegetable Pepsin
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Phenol
CAS Number: 108-95-2
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Toxic, Irritant (absorption and inhalation)
Density (g/mL): 1.05
Boiling Point (°C): 181
Freezing Point (°C): 5-17
Solubility: Water and Organic Solvents
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Blue
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Potassium Ferricyanide
CAS Number: 13746-66-2
Formula Weight: 329.26
Formula: K3Fe(CN)6
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.85
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Red Prussiate of Potash
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Potassium Sulfate
CAS Number: 7778-80-5
Formula Weight: 174.27
Formula: K2SO4
Density (g/mL): 2.662
Boiling Point (°C): 1067
Freezing Point (°C): 1689
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Sal Polychrestum
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Propionic Acid
CAS Number: 79-09-4
Formula Weight: 74.08
Formula: CH3CH2COOH
Hazard Info: Flammable, Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.9950
Boiling Point (°C): 140.8
Freezing Point (°C): -20.7
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Chloroform
Synonyms: Propanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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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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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