Organic Chemistry
A section of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Section Information
The Organic Chemistry Section of the journal Molecules publishes original research and review articles in all areas of organic chemistry involving synthesis focusing on the advancement of the science of synthetic chemistry. In general, this Section invites contributions that report on:
- The synthesis, design of novel (organic) compounds in a broad sense, including small molecules, biologically-relevant molecules, natural products (including isolation or identification studies), sensors, and supramolecular units.
- The methods development—new reactions or improvement of known reactions.
- Catalysis, including development of (organometallic) catalysts.
- Applications of photochemical reactions in synthesis.
- Theoretical, computational, mechanistic studies targeting improvement of synthetic methodology, new models of reactivity, selectivity.
Total or multistep syntheses should report new or improved strategies or methods, or a more efficient route to the target compound. Manuscripts that report routine syntheses will normally not be considered for publication in this Section. Syntheses accompanied by limited biological testing can be included, but it is recommended that the authors consider Medicinal Chemistry Section, especially if the strength of the work lies in the latter.
Molecules is seeking to publish results with detailed and reliable experimental procedures as well as properties of all important new products. It is expected that all new compounds will be well characterized, including but not limited to 1H- and 13C-NMR, EA or HRMS. Submission of spectral data in the form of supporting materials is encouraged. Please consult Instruction for Authors for details.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Chemistry of Nucleosides and Nucleotides and Their Analogues (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Methods and Applications of Cycloaddition Reactions (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Synthesis and Derivatization of Heterocyclic Compounds (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Innovative Green and Photochemical Approaches for Sustainable Organic Synthesis (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Synthesis, Properties and Application of Five- and Six-Membered Heterocycles (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Synthesis and Biological Activity of Novel Derivatives Based on Five-Membered Heterocyclic Scaffolds and Their Intermediates, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Recent Advances in Synthesis of Antiviral Compounds (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Structural Elucidation of Bioactive Lipid Mediators (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Organosulfur and Organoselenium Chemistry II (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Porphyrinoid-Based Functional Materials (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Boron Chemistry and Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Current Topics and Applications of Chiral Auxiliaries (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Applied Innovative Insights in Selective Organic Hetero-Synthesis (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Green Organic Synthesis: Innovations for a Sustainable Future (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Synthesis and Properties of Heterocyclic Compounds: Recent Advances—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Chemistry and Applications of Compounds Containing Quinoline or Isoquinoline Structure (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Recent Advances in Radical Chemistry (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Visible Light Active Photocatalysts for Organic Synthesis (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Organometallic Compounds (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- New Approaches in the Synthesis of Organophosphorus Compounds (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Heterogeneous Catalysts: From Synthesis to Application (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Synthetic Studies Aimed at Heterocyclic Organic Compounds, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Feature Papers in Organic Chemistry—Third Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Hypervalent Iodine Chemistry: Promise and Prospects (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Advancements in Organic Boron Chemistry (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Synthesis and Application of 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Catalysis in Organic Chemistry: A Themed Issue Dedicated to Professor Johannes G. de Vries (Deadline: 16 April 2026)
- Novel Catalysts for Asymmetric Synthesis (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Catalysis for Drug Discovery (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Recent Advances in Transition Metal Catalysis, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Green and Environmentally Friendly Visible-Light- and Transition Metal-Catalyzed Synthesis (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- A Themed Issue in Honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Mexican Academy of Organic Chemistry (AMQO) (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Selenium Catalysts and Antioxidants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Organic Synthesis in Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Materials—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- C-H Bond Functionalization of Heterocyclic Compounds (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Application of Organic Synthesis to Bioactive Compounds, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Metal–Organic Cages: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Synthesis, Modification and Application of Heterocyclic Compounds (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Supramolecular Catalytic Systems Build on Macrocycle-Base Host-Guest Interactions (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Heterocyclic Synthesis, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Featured Reviews in Organic Chemistry 2025–2026 (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocycles with Potential Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Aromatic Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactivity and Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Chiral Molecules (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Chiral Chemistry—from Molecules to Supramolecules (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Design, Mechanism, and Applications of Photoinduced/Photocatalyzed Multicomponent Reactions (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Degradation of Aromatic Compounds in the Environment (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Porphyrin-Based Molecules: From Synthesis to Structure–Activity Relationships and Applications (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Cross-Coupling Strategies for the Synthesis of Functionalized Organic Compounds (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Modern Application of Cycloaddition Reactions: Experimental and Theoretical Research (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- New Sights in Stereoselective Synthesis (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Chemical Synthesis and Biological Activity of Aromatic Amino Acid Derivatives (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Transition Metal Complexes for Small Molecule Bond Activation (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Novel Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Organocatalytic Transformations: Scope, Mechanisms, and Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Alkyne Chemistry (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Exploring Organic Synthesis in Green Chemistry: From Catalytic Reactions to Advanced Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Organic Supramolecular Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications: Design, Synthesis, Assembly, and Property Regulation (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advances in Lactam Chemistry: From Synthetic Strategies to Biological Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- 30th Anniversary of Molecules—Recent Advances in Organic Chemistry (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
