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.
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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Hematoxylin
CAS Number: 517-28-2
Formula Weight: 302.29
Formula: C16H14O6
Hazard Info: Toxic
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Glycerin
Synonyms: Natural Black 1, C.I. No. 75290
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Ammonia
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1.0 g/mL
Boiling Point: Approximately 100°C
Freezing Point: Approximately 0°C
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Naphthalene
CAS Number: 91-20-3
Formula Weight: 128.18
Formula: C10H8
Density (g/mL): 1.145
Boiling Point (°C): 218 Sublimes
Freezing Point (°C): 80
Synonyms: White Tar, Tar Camphor
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Xylene
CAS Number: 1330-20-7
Formula Weight: 106.17
Formula: C6H4(CH3)2
Density (g/mL): 0.87
Boiling Point (°C): 140
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Barium Chloride
CAS Number: 10361-37-2
Formula Weight: 208.27
Formula: BaCl2
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.9
Boiling Point (°C): 1560
Freezing Point (°C): 963
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Barium Dichloride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
CAS Number: 12230-71-6
Formula Weight: 315.48
Formula: BaOH2·8H2O
Density: 2.18 gg/mL
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Ether
Synonyms: Barium Hydrate, Barium Octahydrate
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Chloroform
CAS Number: 67-66-3
Formula Weight: 119.38
Formula: CHCl3
Hazard Info: Toxic, Narcotic
Density (g/mL): 1.48
Boiling Point (°C): 61.1
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Trichloromethane
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Nitric Acid
CAS Number: 7697-37-2
Formula: HNO3
Density: 1.37—1.42 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 120 to 122 °C, -22 to -41°C
Solubility: Miscible with Water
Synonyms: Azotic Acid
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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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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Calcium Oxide
CAS Number: 1305-78-8
Formula Weight: 56.08
Formula: CaO
Hazard Info: Irritant (produces heat with water)
Density (g/mL): 3.2-3.4
Boiling Point (°C): 2850
Freezing Point (°C): 2572
Solubility: Acids and reacts with Water
Synonyms: Lime, Quick Lime, Burnt Lime
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Eosin Y
CAS Number: 17372-87-1
Formula Weight: 691.88
Formula: C20H6Br4Na2O5
Density (g/mL): 1.018
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Acid Red 87, C.I. No. 45380
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Iron
CAS Number: 65997-19-5
Formula: Fe
Density: 7.86 g/mL
Freezing Point: 1535 °C
Solubility: Sulfuric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid
Synonyms: Iron Aggregate
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Magnesium
CAS Number: 7439-95-4
Formula: Mg
Solubility: Acids
Shelf Life: 36 months
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Lauric Acid
CAS Number: 143-07-7
Formula Weight: 200.32
Formula: CH3(CH2)10CO2H
Density (g/mL): 0.89
Boiling Point (°C): 190
Freezing Point (°C): 43
Solubility: Ether and Benzene
Synonyms: Dodecanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Lead(II) Nitrate
CAS Number: 10099-74-8
Formula: PbNO32
Density: 4.53 g/mL
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Lead Dinitrate
Shelf Life: 36 Months