Lab Chemical Reagents Flashcards
Acetic Acid
Chemical Name:
Ethanoic Acid (IUPAC Name)
Molecular Formula:
CH3COOH
Synonyms:
- Acetate acid
- Ethylic acid
- Vinegar acid
Description:
Acetic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong vinegar-like odor, found in vinegar at concentrations of about 4-6%.
Uses:
- Food industry (Vinegar)
- Textile industry (Synthetic fibers)
- Application in Medicine (Antiseptic)
Acetic Anhydrate
Chemical Name:
Ethanoic Anhydride
Molecular Formula:
(CH3CO)2O
Synonyms:
- Acetic oxide
- Acetyl oxide
- Acetic acid anhydride
Description:
A colorless liquid with a strong vinegar-like odor.
Uses:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Production of Cellulose Acetate
- Pigments and dyes
Acetone
Chemical Name:
2-Propanone
Molecular Formula:
CH3COCH3
Synonyms:
- Dimethyl ketone
- 2-Propanone
- Propanone
Description:
It’s combustible and miscible with water.
Uses:
- Solvent
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Production of Plastic and Fiber
Acetophenone
Chemical Name:
1-phenylethanone
Molecular Formula:
C6H5COCH3
Synonyms:
- Phenyl methyl ketone
- Methyl phenyl ketone
Description:
A colorless liquid with a sweet aroma of flowers and honey.
Uses:
- Fragrance and flavoring
- Production of polymers
- Solvent
Activated Charcoal
Chemical Name:
Activated Carbon
Molecular Formula:
C
Synonyms:
- Activated coal
- Activated biochar
Description:
Activated charcoal is a black, odorless, and tasteless powder.
Uses:
- Medical Treatment
- Water Purification
- Cosmetics
Anhydrous Magnesium Sulfate
Chemical Name:
Magnesium Sulfate
Molecular Formula:
MaSO4
Synonyms:
- Magnesium sulfate anhydrous
- Epsom salts
Description:
Anhydrous magnesium sulfate is a crystalline solid that is white in color and devoid of water molecules.
Uses:
- Drying agent
- Medical applications
- Agriculture
Aniline
Chemical Name:
Phenylamine
Molecular Formula:
C6H5NH2
Synonyms:
- Aminobenzene
- Benzenamine
Description:
A clear to light yellow liquid with a distinct smell.
Uses:
- Dye industry
- Rubber industry
- Pharmaceuticals
Bromine Water
Chemical Name:
Bromine hydrate
Molecular Formula:
Br2H2O
Synonym:
Bromine solution
Description:
It is quite reactive and smells strongly of something terrible.
Uses:
- Disinfectant
- Preservative
Ethanol
Chemical Name:
Ethanol
Molecular Formula:
C2H6O
Synonyms:
- Ethyl alcohol
- Grain alcohol
- Drinking alcohol
Description:
The liquid form of ethanol is clear and colorless, and it tastes and smells distinctive.
Use:
- Fuel
- Antiseptic
- Preservative
Ether
Chemical Name:
Ethoxyethane
Molecular Formula:
C4H10O
Synonyms:
- Diethyl ether
- Ethyl ether
Description:
- Ether has a distinct sweet, ethereal smell and is a colorless, extremely volatile liquid.
Uses:
- Anesthesia
- Solvent
- Laboratory
Ferric Chloride
Chemical Name:
Iron (III) Chloride
Molecular Formular:
FeCl3
Synonyms:
- Iron trichloride
- Ferric trichloride
Description:
The solid ferric chloride has pungent, acidic smell and is hygroscopic and dark.
Uses:
- Water treatment
- Sewerage system
- Etching agent
Glucose
Chemical Name:
D-glucose
Molecular Formula:
C6H12O6
Synonyms:
Dextrose
Description:
It taste pleasant and has a no smell.
Uses:
- Nutritional Supplement
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
Glycerin
Chemical Name:
Glycerol
Molecular Formula:
C3H8O8
Synonyms:
- 1, 2, 3-Propanetriol
- Glycerine
Description:
Glycerin is a viscous liquid that is transparent, colorless, and odorless.
Use:
- Cosmetic and Personal Care
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
Hexane
Chemical Name:
Hexane
Molecular Formula
C6H14
Synonyms:
Normal Hexane
Description:
Colorless and volatile, hexane smells like petroleum.
Uses:
- Solvent
- Food Industry
- Rubber Industry
Hydrochloric Acid
Chemical Acid:
Hydrogen Chloride
Molecular Formula:
HCl
Synonyms:
- Muriatic acid
Description:
A transparent, colorless solution of hydrogen chloride gas dissolved in water.
Uses:
- Chemical manufacturing
- pH Adjustment
- Ion Exchange Resin Regeneration
Lime Water
Chemical Name:
Calcium Hydroxide
Molecular Formula:
Ca(OH)2
Synonyms:
Calcium Hydroxide Solution
Description:
Lime water is a clear, colorless liquid with a faintly milky look.
Uses:
- Testing for carbon dioxide
- Water treatment
- pH Adjustment
Methanol
Chemical Name:
Methyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula:
CH3OH
Synonyms:
- Wood alcohol
- Carbinol
Description:
Methanol has a faint, slightly pleasant smell and is a colorless, volatile liquid.
Uses:
- Fuel
- Solvent
Methyl Orange Solution
Chemical Name:
Sodium 4-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl}benzene-1-sulfonate
Molecular Formula:
C14H14N3NaO3S
Synonyms:
- Orange III
- C.I. Acid Orange 52
Description:
In analytical chemistry, methyl orange solution is a synthetic dye solution that is frequently employed as an acid-base indicator.
Use:
- Acid-Base Titration
- pH Testing
- Textile Industry
Methyl Salicylate
Chemical Name:
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzene
Molecular Formula:
C8H8O3
Synonyms
- Wintergreen oil
- Gaultheria oil
- Oil of wintergreen
Description:
Can be produced artificially or obtained from the leaves of specific plants.
Uses:
- Fragrance
- Flavoring agents
- Flame Retardant
Nutrient Solution
Chemical Name:
Plant Nutrient Solution
Molecular Formula:
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K)
Synonyms:
Hydroponic nutrient solution
Description:
The purpose of nutrient solutions is to give plants all the necessary components for healthy growth and development.
Uses:
- Hydroponic system
- Greenhouse and Indoor Cultivation
- Crop Production
Propanol
Chemical Name:
Propan-1-ol
Molecular Formula:
CH3CH2CH2OH
Synonyms:
- n-Propanol
- 1-Propanol
- Propyl alcohol
Description:
Propanol is a colorless, transparent liquid that smells strongly like alcohol.
Uses:
- Solvent
- Antiseptic
- Cosmetics and Personal Care goods
Salicylic acid
Chemical Name:
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula:
HOC6H4COOH
Synonyms:
- Ortho hydroxybenzoic acid
Description:
Derived from phenol and can also be produced artificially by hydrolyzing aspirin.
Uses:
- Skin care
- Wart removal
- Dermatological treatments
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate
Chemical Name:
Sodium Acetate
Molecular Formula:
C2H9NaO5
Synonyms:
- Sodium ethanoate trihydrate
Description:
It tastes, salty, crystallizes colorless or white, and dissolves readily in water.
Uses:
- Heat packs
- Food addition
- Deicing agent
Sodium Carbonate Solution
Chemical Name:
Sodium Carbonate
Molecular Formula:
Na2CO3
Synonyms:
- Soda Ash solution
- Sodium Carbonate liquid
Description:
Are usually dissolved in water to create sodium carbonate solution, which is a clear, colorless liquid with a basic pH.
Uses:
- Cleaning agent
- pH adjustment
- Food industry
Sodium Hydroxide Solution
Chemical Name:
Sodium Hydroxide
Molecular Formula:
NaOH
Synonyms:
- Caustic Soda solution
-Sodium hydrate
- Lye solution
Description:
Has a strong, caustic smell and a slippery texture.
Uses:
Chemical manufacturing
- pH adjustment
- Cleaning agent
Sodium Hypochlorite
Chemical Name:
Hypochlorite
Molecular Formula:
NaClO
Synonyms:
Sodium oxychloride
Description:
Is a transparent, somewhat yellowish solution that smells strongly of chlorine.
Uses:
- Disinfection
- Water treatment
- Maintenance of Swimming Pools
Sodium Nitrate
Chemical Name:
Sodium Nitrate
Molecular Formula:
NaNO3
Synonyms:
- Chile saltpeter
- Nitratine
- Soda niter
Description:
Is typically found in nature as mineral deposits.
Uses:
- Fertilizers
- Food preservatives
- Glass and ceramics
Starch Potassium Iodide Paper
Chemical Name:
Potassium Iodide
Molecular Formula:
Kl
Synonyms:
- Iodine test paper
- Starch-iodide paper
Description:
Available in rolls or strips and is usually white to off-white in color.
Uses:
- Oxidizing agent detection
- Iodometric titration
- Industrial application
Sulfuric Acid
Chemical Name:
Sulfuric acid
Molecular Formula:
H2SO4
Synonyms:
- Oil of vitriol
- Sulfuric (VI) acid
- Battery acid
Description:
Viscous greasy, colorless to slightly yellow, and extremely caustic.
Uses:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Production of fertilizers
- Petroleum refining
Yeast
Chemical Name:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Molecular Formula:
C6h12O6 (aq) -> 2C2H5Oh (aq) + 2CO2 (g) + 2ATP
Synonyms:
- Brewer’s yeast
- Baker’s yeast
Description:
One of kind of fungus made up of single-celled microbes.
Uses:
- Baking
- Brewing
- Winemaking
Zinc Chloride Solution
Chemical Name:
Zinc chloride
Molecular Formula:
ZnCl2
Synonyms:
- Zinc dichloride
- Butte of zinc
Description:
Colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a high solubility in water.
Uses:
- Textile industry
- Battery manufacturing
- Wood preservation
