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Sodium Hypobromite
Sodium Hypobromite (Product Code: SCL423/0122) is an alkaline oxidising reagent used to detect urea in urine and in prepared urea solutions during biology and physiology practicals. Supplied in a 500 ml pack of analytical reagent grade with an MSDS, it releases a visible stream of gas bubbles when urea is present, which makes it a favourite demonstration in lessons on excretion. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a laboratory chemicals supplier for schools and colleges.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Sodium hypobromite reagent |
| Pack capacity | 500 ml |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Safety document | Supplied with MSDS |
| 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 | SCL423/0122 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Sodium Hypobromite Used For?
The classic class demonstration is simple: a little urine, or a urea solution used as a positive control, is taken in a test tube and the hypobromite reagent is added. Urea is oxidised and nitrogen gas is released, so brisk effervescence indicates urea, while a tube of plain water shows no bubbles. In older quantitative work the same reaction was carried out in a closed ureometer, where the volume of gas collected was used to estimate urea content, and some college physiology manuals still describe that method.
Handle the reagent as an alkaline oxidiser: wear eye protection, keep it away from acids (acidifying hypobromite can release bromine), and work on a tray so spills stay contained. Hypobromite reagents tend to lose strength once opened, so run a urea control before the class and keep the bottle closed between uses. Schools planning a practical session on excretion often pair this reagent with the urease and phenol red test, and buying both from one school biology lab equipment supplier in India keeps the set consistent.
Supplier
Sodium Hypobromite is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, and sources reagents, glassware and teaching apparatus for education and research laboratories. For vendor registration, the supplying company is Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited (CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597, GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT). Background on the company is on our company profile page.
Related Biology Lab Products
These products complete a urea-detection practical or make it safer to run:
- Urease Powder (Test Of Urea Urine) — an enzyme-based way to detect urea, useful for comparing two methods on one sample
- Phenol Red (Test Of Urea In Urine) — the indicator that shows the result of the urease method
- Urea (Urea) — for preparing a known positive control before testing unknown samples
- Test Tubes (With Rim) — clear tubes in which the effervescence is easy for the whole group to see
- Safety Goggles — eye protection while dispensing an alkaline oxidising reagent
More reagents and apparatus are listed in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hypobromite the same as "sodium hypobromide"?
Yes. "Sodium hypobromide" is a common misspelling; the reagent used in urea tests is Sodium Hypobromite. If your manual names a specific recipe or strength, send it through the contact page and we will confirm whether this pack matches.
What does a positive result with Sodium Hypobromite look like?
With Sodium Hypobromite, brisk bubbling of nitrogen gas after the reagent is added indicates urea. Always compare the sample with a water blank and a urea control so students can clearly see the difference between a positive and a negative tube.
How much Sodium Hypobromite is supplied, and in what grade?
One pack of Sodium Hypobromite contains 500 ml of analytical reagent grade solution, and an MSDS is supplied with it covering hazards, safe storage, first aid and disposal for the laboratory.
What is the shelf life of Sodium Hypobromite?
The shelf life of Sodium Hypobromite depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no blanket period is quoted. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and check an opened bottle with a urea control before each practical.
How should Sodium Hypobromite be stored?
Store Sodium Hypobromite tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from acids and organic material, because acidifying a hypobromite can release bromine. Keep the bottle on a tray so any spill of this alkaline oxidiser stays contained.
Who supplies Sodium Hypobromite?
Sodium Hypobromite is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges and distributors, often together with urease powder, phenol red and urea so that a complete excretion practical can be ordered at once.
Can Sodium Hypobromite be shipped outside India?
Yes. Sodium Hypobromite is supplied to institutions and distributors in India and international markets, but shipping rules for chemicals differ by destination, so give the destination and quantity when you ask for a quotation.
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For prices on Sodium Hypobromite, with or without the companion urease and phenol red reagents, write to us via the contact page or place the items in the enquiry cart and submit one combined request.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
