What is MIME type "chemical/x-alchemy"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The chemical/x-alchemy MIME type is used for files in the Alchemy Format. It stores chemical structure data that details molecular components, such as atoms and bonds.
Files with this MIME type use the ALC extension.

This format lets chemical software read, display, and analyze molecular structures. Its design ensures that chemical data remains clear and consistent across different applications.

• Key fact: It contains structured information about molecule shapes and bonding.
• Use case: Exchanging chemical models between research tools and simulation software.
• Use case: Visualizing and analyzing complex chemical compounds.

More details about MIME types can be found here.

Associated file extensions

.alc

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: chemical/x-alchemy
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="chemical/x-alchemy">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'chemical/x-alchemy');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.alc