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Urea (Urea)
Urea (Urea) (Product Code: SCI-551/239) is an analytical reagent grade organic compound, also known as carbamide, used to teach organic nitrogen chemistry, the biuret reaction and enzyme action with urease in school and college laboratories. Both biology and chemistry departments use it, and it is packed as 100 g with an MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a chemistry consumables supplier in India for institutions and dealers.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Urea (carbamide) |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 100 g |
| 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-551/239 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Urea Used For?
Urea is the compound with which Friedrich Wöhler showed that an organic substance could be obtained from inorganic starting materials, so it opens many introductory organic chemistry lessons. Gently heating a little dry urea in a test tube melts it and releases ammonia, which turns moist red litmus blue. The residue contains biuret, which gives a violet colour with dilute copper sulphate in alkaline solution, the same colour reaction later used to detect proteins.
In biology practicals, urea solution is mixed with urease enzyme and phenol red indicator: as the enzyme breaks urea down to ammonia, the indicator shifts from yellow-orange to pink, a clear way to study enzyme activity and the effect of temperature. Urea also dissolves in water with a noticeable cooling effect, useful for endothermic-process demonstrations. Keep the pack tightly closed, since urea absorbs moisture and cakes.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which supplies Urea (Urea) from Ambala, Haryana, to schools, colleges, biology departments and dealers. For import paperwork and vendor registration, buyers can quote the company's Importer-Exporter Code AAECJ8618A (DGFT) and GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT. More background is on the ScienceLab profile page.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Biuret, urease and nitrogen-test practicals with Urea (Urea) typically also need:
- Urease Powder (Test Of Urea Urine) — the enzyme that breaks urea down to ammonia.
- Phenol Red (Test Of Urea In Urine) — indicator that tracks the rise in pH during the urease reaction.
- Reactive Biureti — biuret reagent for the violet colour test.
- Hydrated Copper Sulfate 500 g — for making up dilute copper sulphate for the biuret test.
- Litmus Paper (Type Red) — detects the ammonia released when urea is heated.
Find more chemicals and teaching apparatus in the Laboratory Equipment category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urea (Urea) used for in the laboratory?
Urea (Urea) is used to demonstrate the biuret reaction, to release ammonia on heating as a test for organic nitrogen, and as the substrate in urease enzyme experiments. It also serves in endothermic dissolution demonstrations and in introductory organic chemistry lessons.
Why is the product listed as Urea (Urea)?
The listing name simply repeats the chemical name; the product is urea, also called carbamide. This entry, code SCI-551/239, is an analytical reagent grade 100 g pack of Urea (Urea) supplied with its MSDS.
How is urea used with urease and phenol red?
Urea (Urea) solution is mixed with urease and a few drops of phenol red. The enzyme converts urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide, the solution becomes more alkaline and the indicator turns pink, letting students compare enzyme activity under different conditions.
How should urea be stored?
Store Urea (Urea) in its tightly closed pack in a cool, dry cupboard, because it absorbs moisture from the air and forms lumps. Keep it away from strong oxidisers and follow the storage advice in the MSDS supplied with the pack.
What is the shelf life of Urea (Urea)?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no fixed shelf life is stated for Urea (Urea). Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the pack sealed and dry.
Is this the same as fertiliser urea?
Urea (Urea) on this page is an analytical reagent grade laboratory chemical in a 100 g pack, intended for teaching and testing rather than farm use. Fertiliser urea is a separate bulk agricultural grade; ask us if you need a particular grade.
Request a Quote
Request a quotation for Urea (Urea) by sending the number of 100 g packs and delivery location via the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with urease powder and phenol red for an enzyme practical. We reply with availability and a quotation.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
