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Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (Product Code: SCI-629/274) is an analytical reagent grade alcohol used as a polar solvent, a fixative for blood films and bacterial smears, and a starting material for esterification practicals in chemistry, biology and clinical-laboratory teaching. It is packed in a 250 ml bottle with an MSDS, which sets out the handling rules for this toxic, flammable liquid. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a laboratory chemicals supplier serving India and international markets.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Methanol (methyl alcohol) |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Pack size | 250 ml |
| Documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-629/274 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Methanol Used For?
Before Giemsa staining, thin blood films are fixed by covering them briefly with methanol, which preserves cell shape and bonds the film to the slide; bacterial smears can be fixed the same way instead of by heat. Chemistry classes use methanol to make methyl esters, such as the wintergreen-scented methyl salicylate, with an acid catalyst, and as a solvent for dissolving indicators, dyes and organic samples.
Methanol is poisonous if swallowed and can also be absorbed through the skin or inhaled, and its flame is almost invisible in daylight. Keep it out of students' reach, dispense it in a fume cupboard away from burners, and never use it as spirit-lamp fuel in place of ethanol. Label every secondary container clearly and follow the MSDS for spills and disposal.
Supplier
As a lab chemicals supplier in India, Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited (trading as ScienceLab) sources Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) and ships it with its MSDS to schools, colleges, pathology training labs and dealers. Methanol travels as a flammable, toxic liquid, so tell us the delivery address and whether the order is for export when you enquire. Company information is on the ScienceLab profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items used with methanol in slide fixing and solvent work:
- Methanol — another methanol listing, in a larger bottle.
- Microscope Slides Glass — for the blood and bacterial smears that methanol fixes.
- Coplin Jar Staining — for fixing and staining slides in batches.
- Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) — the alcohol to use for spirit burners and general cleaning.
- Glass Measuring Cylinder — for measuring solvent volumes accurately.
More solvents and reagents are listed in the Laboratory Equipment category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) SCI-629/274 used for?
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) SCI-629/274 is used as a laboratory solvent, as a fixative for blood films and bacterial smears before staining, and as a reactant in esterification practicals such as preparing methyl salicylate. It is analytical reagent grade.
What size is the Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) bottle?
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) SCI-629/274 comes in a 250 ml bottle of analytical reagent grade solvent with an MSDS. A separate methanol listing in a larger bottle is also available if your laboratory uses the solvent in greater volumes.
Is methanol the same as ethanol?
No, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) is a different alcohol from ethanol and is far more toxic: even small amounts swallowed can cause blindness or death. It must never be drunk, used on skin or substituted for ethanol in burners or food-related work.
How should Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) be stored?
Store Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) tightly capped in a ventilated flammables cabinet, away from ignition sources and oxidisers, and locked away from students. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
How is a blood smear fixed with methanol?
To fix a blood smear with Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), let the thin film air-dry, cover it with methanol or dip it in a jar of methanol for the time your staining method specifies, then air-dry it again before applying the stain.
Who supplies Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) SCI-629/274?
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) SCI-629/274 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, with its MSDS to schools, colleges, training laboratories and dealers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
Get a quotation for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) by writing through the contact page or using the enquiry cart; include code SCI-629/274, the number of 250 ml bottles and the destination.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
