Molecules in 3D

Pick a molecule to see its formula, molar mass, shape, uses and facts. Or open Molecule Studio to build your own molecules and spin them in 3D.

Essentials

WaterH₂O, the molecule of life

Carbon DioxideCO₂, the gas we breathe out

MethaneCH₄, the simplest hydrocarbon

AmmoniaNH₃, a key molecule for fertiliser

Hydrogen PeroxideH₂O₂, a bleach and disinfectant

Gases

OxygenO₂, the gas we need to breathe

NitrogenN₂, the main gas in air

HydrogenH₂, the lightest molecule

OzoneO₃, the gas in the ozone layer

Sulfur DioxideSO₂, a gas from volcanoes and burning fuels

Fuels

EthaneC₂H₆, a simple fuel gas

EthyleneC₂H₄, the building block of plastic

AcetyleneC₂H₂, the welding gas

PropaneC₃H₈, the gas in camping stoves

Alcohols

MethanolCH₃OH, the simplest alcohol

EthanolC₂H₅OH, the alcohol in drinks

Acids

Hydrogen ChlorideHCl, the gas behind hydrochloric acid

Acetic AcidCH₃COOH, the acid in vinegar

Citric AcidC₆H₈O₇, the sour taste in lemons

Organic

BenzeneC₆H₆, the famous carbon ring

AcetoneC₃H₆O, the nail polish remover

FormaldehydeCH₂O, a simple but strong chemical

Food

GlucoseC₆H₁₂O₆, the sugar that powers cells

SucroseC₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, table sugar

CaffeineC₈H₁₀N₄O₂, the molecule that wakes you up

CapsaicinC₁₈H₂₇NO₃, what makes chillies hot

VanillinC₈H₈O₃, the flavour of vanilla

MentholC₁₀H₂₀O, the cool taste of mint

Vitamin CC₆H₈O₆, ascorbic acid

Medicines

AspirinC₉H₈O₄, one of the oldest medicines

IbuprofenC₁₃H₁₈O₂, a common painkiller

ParacetamolC₈H₉NO₂, a common pain and fever medicine

Penicillin GC₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S, the first antibiotic

Body

UreaCH₄N₂O, the first organic molecule made in a lab

GlycineC₂H₅NO₂, the simplest amino acid

NicotineC₁₀H₁₄N₂, the molecule in tobacco

DopamineC₈H₁₁NO₂, the reward chemical

SerotoninC₁₀H₁₂N₂O, a mood messenger

AdrenalineC₉H₁₃NO₃, the fight or flight hormone

MelatoninC₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂, the sleep hormone

Molecule Studio is made by Julian Neagu, a solo founder in London, as part of VisionVix Simulators.