Xylene – LR Grade, 500ml (UN Approved)

Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent supplied in a 500ml UN‑approved container and manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade. It is a mixture of isomers (ortho‑, meta‑, and para‑xylene) and is widely used in educational chemistry laboratories for controlled practical work and teacher‑led demonstrations.

Identified by CAS Number: 1330‑20‑7 and UN Number: 1307, xylene is a flammable liquid and must be handled in accordance with appropriate laboratory safety procedures and COSHH risk assessments. Its well‑defined solvent properties make it particularly useful for demonstrating the behaviour of aromatic hydrocarbons.

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 will be 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

• Xylene aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• 500ml UN‑approved container
• CAS No: 1330‑20‑7
• UN No: 1307
• Clear labelling for safe storage and handling
• Supplied only to schools and educational establishments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Xylene is best suited to GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, particularly those focusing on organic chemistry and aromatic compounds. When used under teacher supervision and in accordance with COSHH guidelines, it supports safe, meaningful practical learning.

• Teaching the properties of aromatic hydrocarbons
• Comparing aromatic and aliphatic solvents
• Demonstrating solubility and non‑polar solvent behaviour
• Supporting lessons on industrial organic chemicals
• Reinforcing correct handling of flammable laboratory liquids

Supplied specifically for education and clearly labelled for compliant use, Xylene LR Grade is a reliable teaching solvent that helps students connect theoretical organic chemistry concepts with real laboratory practice.