MolLab: 3D Chemistry Lab

Explore chemistry in 3D — zoom from molecules to atoms to quarks. Build molecules, view proteins & DNA, and learn with quizzes. Free, native for iPad & Mac.

MolLab is a hands-on 3D chemistry lab for iPad and Mac. Explore the building blocks of matter — from whole molecules down to atoms, the nucleus, and even quarks — all in interactive 3D you can rotate, zoom, and take apart.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Periodic Table — Browse all 118 elements. Tap any element to see its atom in 3D with electron shells.

• Molecule Viewer — Look up molecules by name or formula from a curated 3D library, or search millions of compounds live via PubChem.

• Build Mode — Snap atoms together lego-style to create your own molecules. Auto-detect the formula, align with VSEPR geometry, and run a simple energy minimization.

• Proteins & DNA — Load real structures from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) as rainbow ribbon models. Zoom in to switch from ribbon to full all-atom detail.

• Multiscale Zoom — Keep zooming: molecule → atom → nucleus → quarks. See the standard model of particles come to life.

• Atom Models — Switch between the simple Bohr model and probability orbital clouds (s, p, d subshells).

• Quiz Mode — Test yourself: identify molecules from their 3D shape.

• Measure & Export — Measure bond lengths and angles. Export your work as PNG, GIF, MP4, or structure files (XYZ, MOL, PDB).

• AR (iPhone & iPad) — Place molecules in your room in augmented reality.

DESIGNED FOR LEARNING MolLab is built for students, teachers, and the curious — not for research. Clean, simple, and fully native on iPad and Mac. Available in English and Korean.

Free to use.

Data sources: PubChem (NIH) and the RCSB Protein Data Bank.