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Iodoform
Iodoform (Product Code: SCL-873/179) is triiodomethane, a yellow crystalline compound used as a reference sample for the iodoform test and for melting point practice in college and higher secondary organic chemistry labs. Students compare the precipitate they make with this known material, packed 250 gm to a container as an analytical reagent and sent with an MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Iodoform (triiodomethane), CHI3 |
| Capacity | 250 gm |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Safety documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Storage | Tightly closed, in a cool and dark place |
| 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 | SCL-873/179 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Iodoform Used For?
The iodoform test picks out compounds that contain a CH3CO– group or a CH3CH(OH)– group, such as acetone, acetaldehyde, ethanol and propan-2-ol: warmed with iodine and sodium hydroxide, they give a yellow precipitate with a medicinal smell. Keeping a little of the pure compound beside the test tube helps students recognise a true positive rather than the yellow tint of leftover iodine. Because methanol gives no precipitate, the test also separates methanol from ethanol.
In undergraduate preparation practicals, students make iodoform from acetone or ethanol, recrystallise it and compare its melting point with this reference sample – a handy item for the chemistry teaching kit an organic chemistry teacher keeps for demonstrations. Iodoform slowly gives off iodine vapour and decomposes in light, so keep the container firmly closed in a cool, dark cupboard. Handle it with a spatula and gloves, weigh small portions in a fume cupboard, and remember that this pack is a laboratory reagent, not for medical use.
Supplier
Iodoform is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India, to colleges, schools and distributors in India and international markets. Institutions and tender buyers who need vendor registration details can record GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT and Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) 3358004HRD1JIVXKYX49. More information is on our company profile.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
Reagents and apparatus for carrying out the iodoform test and checking the product:
- Iodine Solution N/10 — provides the iodine for the iodoform reaction
- Acetone — a methyl ketone that gives a clear positive result
- Sodium Hydroxide — the alkali required for the reaction
- Melting-Point Tubes — capillaries for checking the melting point of a prepared sample
- Apparatus Melting Point — heats the capillaries so students can compare their product with the reference
The Chemistry Lab category has more organic reagents for identification tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies Iodoform SCL-873/179?
Iodoform (SCL-873/179) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab, Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources this analytical reagent and dispatches each 250 gm pack with its MSDS to colleges, schools and distributors in India and international markets.
Why buy iodoform when the iodoform test produces it?
Iodoform is bought as a pure reference. Students compare the colour, smell and melting point of the precipitate they make with the known compound from the pack, and colleges also use it for melting point practice with capillary tubes.
Which compounds give a positive iodoform test?
Methyl ketones such as acetone, the aldehyde acetaldehyde, and alcohols with a CH3CH(OH)– group such as ethanol and propan-2-ol all form Iodoform in the test. Methanol, formaldehyde and most other aldehydes do not give the yellow precipitate.
What is the shelf life of Iodoform?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Iodoform crystals that have darkened noticeably have begun to decompose and release iodine, so keep the pack closed and away from light.
Is iodoform hazardous to handle?
Iodoform is harmful if swallowed or inhaled and irritates skin and eyes. Wear gloves, avoid raising dust, weigh it in a fume cupboard and follow the MSDS supplied with every 250 gm pack.
Can you provide vendor details for our Iodoform purchase file?
Yes. The GSTIN and LEI of the company supplying Iodoform are given in the Supplier section above. For any other documents your institution needs before purchase, ask through our contact page when you send the enquiry.
Request a Quote
For a quotation on Iodoform (SCL-873/179), send the number of packs and your delivery location through our contact page, or add the item to the enquiry cart with the iodine, acetone and melting-point tubes for the practical.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
