Benedict’s Solution Qualitative 500ml – For Detecting Reducing Sugars

This high‑quality Benedict’s Solution Qualitative 500ml is designed for use in school science laboratories to detect the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose. Classified under UN 3082 and identified by CAS No. 63126‑89‑6, this ready‑to‑use reagent provides reliable colour‑change results, making it ideal for practical biology and biochemistry lessons.

Widely used across KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level biology, Benedict’s Solution allows students to observe clear qualitative changes when heated with reducing sugars. It is a core reagent for teaching food testing, biochemical reactions, and the structure and function of biological molecules.

Key Features

• Ready‑to‑use Benedict’s qualitative reagent
• Supplied in a secure 500ml bottle
• UN Number: 3082
• CAS Number: 63126‑89‑6
• Ideal for detecting reducing sugars in food samples
• Clear, reliable colour change when heated
• Perfect for biology food‑test practicals
• Supplied exclusively to educational establishments

How Benedict’s Solution Can Be Used in School Science Lessons

Benedict’s Solution is an essential reagent for teaching key concepts in biology. It is ideal for:

• Food‑test practicals to detect reducing sugars
• GCSE required practicals involving biochemical tests
• Demonstrating colour changes linked to sugar concentration
• Comparative investigations using different food samples
• Teaching biochemical reactions and nutrient testing

Reliable, easy to use, and widely recognised, Benedict’s Solution is a key component of hands‑on biology education.

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