Toluene (Product Code: SCI-757/332) is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (methylbenzene) used for organic chemistry, chromatography and solubility work in college and higher-secondary laboratories. It is listed as analytical reagent grade in a 100 ml pack, supplied with an MSDS, and gives students a clear example of a non-polar liquid that floats on water. Toluene is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for chemistry lab equipment buyers in India who want reagents and apparatus from one source.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Toluene (methylbenzene) |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 100 ml |
| Safety sheet | 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-757/332 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
Toluene dissolves many organic compounds, resins and polymers, so teachers use it as a reaction and recrystallisation solvent and as a component of mobile phases for thin-layer chromatography. It is also a convenient liquid for comparing densities and polarities: poured onto water it forms a clear upper layer, the opposite of chlorinated solvents that sink.
As a teacher demonstration, a few drops burned in a porcelain dish inside a fume cupboard give the smoky, sooty flame typical of aromatic compounds, a useful contrast with alcohols. Toluene is highly flammable and its vapour is harmful, so keep it well away from flames and hot plates, measure only what the experiment needs, and work with gloves, goggles and good ventilation.
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana, which sources and supplies organic solvents such as Toluene to schools, colleges, testing laboratories and dealers. For vendor registration, the supplying company is Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited (CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597, GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT). Further details are on the ScienceLab company profile.
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What is Toluene?
Toluene is methylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon liquid used as an organic solvent. This Toluene, code SCI-757/332, is listed as analytical reagent grade in a 100 ml pack and is supplied with an MSDS for laboratory use.
Is Toluene suitable for thin-layer chromatography?
Yes, Toluene is commonly used alone or mixed with other solvents as a TLC mobile phase for separating non-polar and moderately polar compounds. Check your practical method for the exact solvent ratio before preparing the tank.
How should Toluene be stored in a school or college lab?
Keep Toluene in its tightly closed container in a cool, ventilated flammables store away from heat, sparks and oxidising agents. Follow the MSDS supplied with the pack for storage, spill handling and disposal instructions.
What is the shelf life of Toluene?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Note the expiry date of each Toluene pack in your chemical register on receipt.
Who supplies Toluene?
Toluene is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company provides laboratory chemicals and apparatus to institutions and dealers in India and international markets.
What information is needed to quote for Toluene?
Give the code SCI-757/332, the number of 100 ml packs, the delivery location and any glassware or chromatography items you want on the same order. Use our contact page to send the list.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026