File Extension Library


.MOL File Extension

  • Developer by: Symyx Technologies
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Text

What are .MOL files and how to open them?

Can't open .MOL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MOL file.

What is a .MOL file extension?

.MOL file extension is created by Symyx Technologies. .MOL has been classified as Data Files. The format of .MOL file is Text.

.MOL is MDL Molfile

Molecular data file created in the MDL Molfile format, a chemical file format; contains plain text information and stores information about atoms and bonds; often used as a standard exchange format for molecular information.

MDL Molfiles also use the .SDF extension.

List of all softwares that can open the MDL Molfile
Windows
Avogadro
Mac
Avogadro
Linux
Avogadro

How to fix problems with .MOL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MOL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MOL file format
  2. You need to check the .MOL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)