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Methanol
Methanol (Product Code: SCL-892/189) is methyl alcohol, the simplest alcohol, used as a solvent and reactant in school and college chemistry practicals such as the borate flame test and methyl ester preparation. Biology labs also use it to fix smears before staining. This 500 ml analytical reagent bottle carries an MSDS and is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a chemistry consumables supplier in India for solvents, reagents and glassware.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Methanol (methyl alcohol), CH3OH |
| Capacity | 500 ml |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Safety documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Hazard | Toxic and highly flammable liquid |
| 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-892/189 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Methanol Used For?
For the borate test, a little of the suspected salt is mixed with methanol and a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid in a china dish and the vapour is lit: a green-edged flame from methyl borate confirms the borate ion. In organic practicals, methanol warmed with salicylic acid and a little concentrated sulphuric acid gives methyl salicylate, easily recognised by its oil-of-wintergreen smell. It is also used for recrystallising organic solids and in the solvent mixture of a paper chromatography kit for school and college practicals.
Methanol is poisonous: swallowing even a small amount can cause blindness or death, and the vapour and skin contact are harmful too. It burns with a pale, almost invisible flame, so keep it well away from burners, dispense only the volume needed, and never leave the bottle open on the bench. Store it closed in a cool, well-ventilated flammables cupboard, keep a solvent spill kit to hand, and label it clearly so it is never mistaken for ethanol.
Supplier
Methanol is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited of Ambala, Haryana, India, which trades as ScienceLab. The company sources solvents and reagents like this one for institutions and dealers in India and international markets, so a practical programme can be equipped through a single order. Company information is on the company profile page.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
Reagents, apparatus and safety items that go with methanol in the ester and borate practicals:
- Salicylic Acid — reacts with methanol to form methyl salicylate
- Sulphuric Acid Concentrated — the acid catalyst in esterification and the borate flame test
- Boric Acid — a convenient borate source for showing the green methyl borate flame
- Porcelain Dish (China Dish) — holds the mixture while the methyl borate vapour is lit
- Solvent Spill Clean Up Kit — for absorbing spilled methanol quickly
Find other solvents and organic reagents in the Chemistry Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies Methanol SCL-892/189?
Methanol (SCL-892/189) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab, Ambala, Haryana, India. Each 500 ml bottle of this analytical reagent is dispatched with an MSDS to institutions and dealers in India and international markets.
Is methanol the same as ethanol or methylated spirit?
No. Methanol is a different and far more poisonous alcohol, while methylated spirit is ethanol made undrinkable with additives. The alcohols also behave differently in tests – Methanol, for example, gives no iodoform precipitate.
Can methanol be used to fix blood or cell smears?
Yes. Methanol is widely used to fix air-dried blood and cell smears before staining in biology and teaching laboratories. Follow the fixing time given in your staining method, and work in a ventilated room away from flames.
What is the shelf life of Methanol?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Keep the Methanol bottle tightly closed in a cool, ventilated flammables cupboard to limit evaporation and moisture pickup.
Can students work with methanol?
Students can work with small volumes of Methanol under supervision, in a ventilated room and away from flames. Staff should dispense it from the 500 ml stock bottle and remind students that it is poisonous if swallowed.
Can methanol be shipped to our location?
Methanol is a flammable and toxic liquid for transport, so packing and routing are arranged to suit each domestic or export order. Share your destination and quantity through our contact page and we will confirm feasibility before quoting.
Request a Quote
For a Methanol (SCL-892/189) quotation, send your quantity via the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart along with salicylic acid, boric acid or other items for the ester and borate practicals.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
