Synthesis of Rayon-an experiment in Polymer Chemistry. A hands-on teaching aid to demonstrate how rayon is formed. This kit contains: one bottle Copper Sulfate solution (25%), one bottle Ammonium Hydroxide (conc.), and o . . .

In 1912, Victor Grignard received the Noble Price in chemistry for his work on the reaction, which bears his name. -- When a solution of an alkyl halide in an anhydrous solvent such as THF or Ethyl ether is allowed to st . . .

Students prepare a Grignard reagent that is then used to prepare a target compound, in this experiment a carboxylic acid. To prepare a carboxylic acid, the Grignard reagent is carbonated in a reaction with dry ice. -- Af . . .

Esters are compounds formed by the elimination of water and the bonding of an alcohol and an organic agent. Generally esters have a distinctive odor and many are used in flavorings and perfumes. -- With this kit, student . . .

Esters are compounds formed by the elimination of water and the bonding of an alcohol and an organic agent. Generally esters have a distinctive odor and many are used in flavorings and perfumes. -- With this kit, student . . .

Students make the first synthetic rubber developed in the United States. Two solutions are heated. When cooled, a rubbery mass percipitates, This rubbery mass material bounces and shows other properties of rubber. Kit co . . .

Salicylic acid derivatives have been used as remedies for reducing fever and relieving aches and pains since ancient times. They are found naturally in many plants including white willow and wintergreen. -- In a reaction . . .

In a reaction vessel salicylic acid, acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid are mixed. The exothermic reaction will cause the temperature to increase to 70-80 degrees C. Once the reaction is complete the vessel is cooled in . . .

This is a vivid demonstration of the power of REDOX reactions. A reactant is sprayed on a "colorless" paper that has been pre-treated with two different chemicals - as a result, the paper develops colors. -- The day befo . . .

In this lab, students synthesize esters, the organic compounds responsible for artificial flavors. -- Students produce ethyl acetate; build a molecular model of ethyl acetate; then synthesize methyl salicylate (oil of wi . . .

One of the most common man-made fibers is nylon. Kit provides materials for two different experiments allowing students to create two different types of nylon - Nylon 66 and Nylon 6-10. One is stringy and one is blobby. . . .

In this experiment, two polymer systems - a proprietary cationic polymer and proprietary anionic polymer - are studied. Students prepare the anionic solution while the cationic solution is provided premixed. The cationic . . .

Polymer Interactions, Hydrophobic Association Interaction, Surfactants, Phase Transition. -- Hydrophobic interactions play a fundamental role in nature. With this kit students study one polymer surfactant system. The sur . . .

Polymer Structure, Polymer Interaction, Hydrogen Bonding. -- When polymers interact in solution, many interesting phenomena can occur, including gelation and membrane formation. There are many types of polymer interactio . . .

Kit investigates the relationship between molecular weight and structure of a polymer and its viscosity. . . .