Obscure Essentials • macOS Chemistry App

AtomLens

AtomLens helps you read and understand molecular files on macOS. Open common chemistry formats, view clean 2D structures, compute identifiers and key properties, and find compounds quickly with Spotlight and Quick Look.


What it does

  • Open chemistry formats such as MOL, SDF, SMILES, InChI, MOL2, PDB, XYZ, CML, RXN, and RDF.
  • Render 2D molecular depictions in a native macOS interface.
  • Generate identifiers: SMILES, isomeric SMILES, InChI, and InChI Key.
  • Calculate core properties like formula, molecular weight, monoisotopic mass, LogP, and Rule-of-Five status.
  • Search molecule files locally through Spotlight metadata and preview with Quick Look.

Tip: The Help page includes practical search queries and full format tables.

Designed for local workflows

AtomLens is built for day-to-day lab and research work where fast file triage and reliable local processing matter. You can inspect structures, export in common formats, and keep all data on your Mac.

Local-first
No cloud upload required for standard workflows.

Chemistry engine

AtomLens is powered by CDKSwiftNativePort, a Swift-native chemistry toolkit derived from the original Chemistry Development Kit (CDK).

Get help

Full documentation is available here: AtomLens Help.


For feedback and bug reports, email support@losko.de.