Tool overview
b12 labs is listed under AI for Science AI tools.
What is b12 labs?
b12 labs builds AI software for chemical synthesis, experiment design, and laboratory automation. Selenium, Palladium, and Cobalt support retrosynthesis, execution planning, and natural-language automation, while Cloud Reactions provides quoted experimental synthesis services.
Best for
Chemistry, pharmaceutical, and laboratory-automation teams planning synthesis work
Who is it for?
Decision note
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Key features
Agentic retrosynthesis and molecular pathway planning
Reaction-condition and experiment design support
Natural-language laboratory automation workflows
Plate layouts and automation-ready execution plans
Self-serve Selenium, Palladium, and Cobalt tools
Cloud Reactions service for quoted experimental work
Use cases
Planning chemical synthesis routes
Designing reaction screens and plate layouts
Generating automation-ready laboratory workflows
Supporting drug-discovery synthesis planning
Requesting specialized experimental synthesis services
Pros
- Combines planning, execution, and laboratory automation
- Built by researchers with chemistry and automation experience
- Offers free software access for academic and nonprofit researchers
Limitations
AI-generated synthesis routes, reaction conditions, and robotic workflows may be incomplete, unsafe, infeasible, or unsuitable for a specific instrument stack. Qualified chemists must review hazards, materials, equipment limits, protocols, and results before execution.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Public paid pricing is not displayed. b12 labs offers free access to Selenium for academic and nonprofit researchers, while pharma, biotech, automation, and Cloud Reactions work is arranged through direct discussion or a quote. This ongoing academic access is a Free Plan, not a trial.
Supported languages
- English
Integrations
Laboratory automation systems
Robotic instrument stacks
Cloud Reactions service
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