Toluene – LR Grade, Low Sulphur, 500ml (UN Approved)

Toluene (Low in Sulphur), also known as Methyl Benzene, is supplied in a 500ml UN‑approved container and manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade. The low‑sulphur specification makes this product particularly suitable for educational laboratory work where purity and predictable behaviour are important.

Identified by CAS Number: 108‑88‑3 and UN Number: 1294, toluene is a flammable aromatic solvent that must be handled in accordance with laboratory safety procedures and COSHH risk assessments. It is widely used in teaching organic chemistry due to its clear structure, characteristic reactions, and relevance to industrial applications.

Please note: this chemical is supplied exclusively to educational establishments. Customers must be logged in with an approved school or institutional account for the Add To Basket button to appear. Orders are shipped only to school addresses in line with safety and regulatory requirements.

Due to courier and safety regulations, chemical products cannot be returned. This does not affect statutory rights.

Key Features

• Toluene (Methyl Benzene) aromatic solvent
• Low sulphur formulation for improved purity
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• 500ml UN‑approved container
• CAS No: 108‑88‑3
• UN No: 1294
• Clearly labelled for safe storage and handling
• Supplied only to schools and educational establishments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Toluene is best suited to GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, particularly when studying aromatic hydrocarbons and organic solvents. When used under strict teacher supervision and in line with COSHH guidelines, it supports safe and meaningful practical learning.

• Studying aromatic compounds and benzene derivatives
• Demonstrating solvent properties and non‑polarity
• Comparing aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons
• Teacher‑led demonstrations of organic chemistry reactions
• Reinforcing safe handling of flammable organic liquids

Clearly labelled and supplied specifically for education, Toluene LR Grade (Low in Sulphur) is a reliable and curriculum‑relevant solvent that supports high‑quality organic chemistry teaching while reinforcing best practice in laboratory safety.