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What it is

ChemLab is an interactive chemistry lab simulation for high-school and college general chemistry. It pairs simulated experiments with a lab notebook for theory, procedures, and student observations. Pre-designed labs cover subjects including acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, equilibrium, gas laws, kinetics, redox, and stoichiometry, with additional simulations available from third parties. Animated experiments, plug-in lab extensions, and tools to record and replay demonstrations support instruction. Standard lets students run simulations; Professional adds Lab Wizard tools for instructors to run, edit, and create labs, plus an expandable chemical database. Professional users can capture a simulation, add comments, and save a distributable demonstration for Standard users to play back. The product lists RasMol integration and an integrated periodic table application with a quiz. It is described for distance learning, pre-lab work, demonstrations, and lab run-throughs, including experiments that are dangerous, environmentally hazardous, expensive, or lengthy. It is available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Single-user Standard licenses start at $33.99, paid once.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Model ChemLab is an interactive chemistry lab simulation with a lab notebook workspace for theory, procedures and student observations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Platforms
The maker lists Windows, macOS, and iPadOS availability.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Integrations
ChemLab integrates with the RasMol molecular viewer and includes an integrated Periodic Table application with a quiz.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Security
The maker says ChemLab Windows installers are signed with Microsoft Authenticode.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says the company does not sell or rent information and does not use cookies on its website.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Support
Registered ChemLab users can obtain technical support by email at [email protected] or by phone at (519) 570-0335.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Maker
The product page says Model ChemLab originated from academic work in computer simulation and software design at McMaster University.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Custom labs
Professional users can create custom labs and add chemicals to ChemLab’s expandable chemical database.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Demonstration mode
Professional users can capture lab simulations, add comments and save a single distributable demonstration file that Standard users can play back.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Distance learning
Model ChemLab is described as suitable for distance learning, virtual schools and home schooling.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Editions
ChemLab is available in Professional and Standard editions; Professional includes Lab Wizard for instructors to run, edit, and create simulations, while Standard lets students run them.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Education audience
The software is intended for general chemistry at the high-school and college level.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Experiments
It includes pre-designed general chemistry experiments for high school and college, with additional simulations available from third parties.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Free evaluation limits
The evaluation copy includes only a small set of available labs, and its Lab Wizard trial cannot save the UDL file.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Installer security
ChemLab Windows installers are signed with a Microsoft Authenticode certificate.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Lab coverage
Pre-designed simulations include acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, equilibrium, gas laws, kinetics, redox, stoichiometry and other labs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Languages
ChemLab is available in English, Spanish, French and Italian.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Learning workspace
The software combines an interactive simulation with a lab notebook for theory, procedures, and student observations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Network use
ChemLab can be installed on a server and launched from Windows shortcuts on networked computers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Networking
The support FAQ says ChemLab can be installed on a server and accessed through shortcuts on networked computers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Privacy security
The privacy policy states that sensitive information is encrypted during transmission and stored on computers or servers kept in a secure environment.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Professional tools
The Professional edition includes Lab Wizard tools for creating customized lab simulations and an expandable chemical database.Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Simulation tools
ChemLab supports animated interactive experiments, plug-in lab extensions, and recording and replaying demonstrations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Trial limitations
The evaluation copy has only a small set of available labs and its Lab Wizard trial cannot save UDL files.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Use cases
The maker describes ChemLab as suitable for distance learning, demonstrations, lab run-throughs, pre-lab work, and dangerous, environmentally hazardous, expensive, or lengthy labs.Read 29 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com

Plans and prices

ChemLab Standard v3.0 for Windows $33.99, paid once Single User License Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
ChemLab Standard v5 (64-bit) for MacOS $33.99, paid once Single User License · MacOS 10.13 or greater Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Model ChemLab Standard for iPad $33.99, paid once Single User License · iPadOS 14 or greater Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
ChemLab Professional v3.0 (Instructor) for Windows $135, paid once Single User License Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
ChemLab Professional v5 (64-bit) for MacOS $139.99, paid once Single User License · MacOS 10.13 or greater Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Single Academic Pro + Five Students $275, paid once Academic Pro · Five students Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Single Academic Pro + Ten Students $360, paid once Academic Pro · Ten students Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Single Academic Pro + 20 Students $520, paid once Academic Pro · 20 students Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Single Academic Pro + 30 Students $635, paid once Academic Pro · 30 students Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com
Building Wide Site License $1,000, paid once Single Academic Pro + Student Building License Read 30 Sep 2026 · modelscience.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Pre-designed labs cover a range of chemistry topics
  • Lab notebook includes theory, procedures, and observations
  • Professional includes tools to create custom labs
  • Demonstrations can be saved for Standard users
  • Available in four languages

Limits

  • Evaluation copy includes only a small set of labs
  • Lab Wizard trial cannot save UDL files
  • Professional licenses cost more than Standard

Who it suits

ChemLab suits high-school and college chemistry students and instructors who need simulated lab work. Professional is for instructors who want to create or customize simulations and demonstrations.

Verdict

ChemLab combines simulated experiments with a notebook and separate student and instructor editions. Check the evaluation limits and edition-specific tools before choosing a license.

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