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.
Preserved Specimen Conditioning Fluid
Hazard Info: Toxic
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
This solution can be used as a mold inhibitor for dissection specimens if you choose to dissect your specimen over multiple days/weeks.
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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Piccolyte II
Density (g/mL): 0.87
Boiling Point (°C): 139-141
Synonyms: Piccolyte Slide Mounting Media
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Potassium Chloride
CAS Number: 7447-40-7
Formula: KCl
Density: 1.986—1.990 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1500 °C, 772 to 776 °C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Muriate of Potash, Potassium Muriate, Potassium Monochloride
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Paraffin Wax, Refined White
CAS Number: 64742-43-4
Density (g/mL): 0.8
Freezing Point (°C): 48.8-71
Solubility: Warm Alcohol, Chloroform, Petroleum Ether, Olive Oil, Organic Solvents
Shelf Life (months): 36
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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n-Propyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 71-23-8
Formula: CH3CH2CH2OH
Density: 0.8044 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 97.8°C, -127°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: 1-Propanol
Shelf Life: 24 Months
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Pancreatin
CAS Number: 8049-47-6
Solubility: Partially in Water
Synonyms: Pancreatic Enzyme
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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4-(t-Octyl) Phenol
CAS Number: 140-66-9
Formula Weight: 206.33
Formula: (CH3)3CCH2(CH3)2C6H4OH
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.912
Boiling Point (°C): 221.2
Freezing Point (°C): 101.5
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: p-tert-Octylphenol, 4-(tert-octyl) Phenol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Pepsin
CAS Number: 9001-75-6
Freezing Point: 100 °C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Pepsinum
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Petroleum Ether
CAS Number: 8032-32-4
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Flammable
Density (g/mL): 060-075
Boiling Point (°C): 20-75
Freezing Point (°C): <73
Solubility: Miscible with Organic Solvents
Synonyms: Ligroin
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Red
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Phenol Red
CAS Number: 34487-61-1
Formula: C19H13NaO5S
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Phenolphthalein
CAS Number: 77-09-8
Formula: C20H14O4
Density: 1.299 g/mL
Solubility: Alcohol and Alkalis
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Phosphoric Acid
CAS Number: 7664-38-2
Formula Weight: 98.00
Formula: H3PO4
Hazard Info: Corrosive, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): >1.573
Boiling Point (°C): 135-158
Freezing Point (°C): -17-21
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: ortho-Phosphoric Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Polyvinyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
Formula: CH2CHOHn
Synonyms: PVA, Ethanol Homopolymer
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate
CAS Number: 877-24-7
Formula: C8H5KO4
Density: 1.636 g/mL
Freezing Point: 295-300°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Biphthalate, Potassium Acid Phthalate
Shelf Life: 36 Months