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:
- 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)
- Aromatic Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis, Reactivity and Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Porphyrinoid-Based Functional Materials (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)
- Supramolecular Catalytic Systems Build on Macrocycle-Base Host-Guest Interactions (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Heterocyclic Synthesis, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Visible Light Active Photocatalysts for Organic Synthesis (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Heterocyclic Compounds: Design, Synthesis and Pharmacological Activity (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Degradation of Aromatic Compounds in the Environment (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Chemistry and Applications of Compounds Containing Quinoline or Isoquinoline Structure (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Organometallic Compounds (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Research on Porphyrin Compounds and Derivatives: Properties and Application (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Chiral Chemistry—from Molecules to Supramolecules (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Innovative Green and Photochemical Approaches for Sustainable Organic Synthesis (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Synthesis, Properties and Application of Five- and Six-Membered Heterocycles (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Design, Mechanism, and Applications of Photoinduced/Photocatalyzed Multicomponent Reactions (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Organosulfur and Organoselenium Chemistry II (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Synthesis and Biological Activity of Novel Derivatives Based on Five-Membered Heterocyclic Scaffolds and Their Intermediates, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Chiral Molecules (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Current Topics and Applications of Chiral Auxiliaries (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Porphyrin-Based Molecules: From Synthesis to Structure–Activity Relationships and Applications (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- New Approaches in the Synthesis of Organophosphorus Compounds (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Transition Metal Complexes for Small Molecule Bond Activation (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- New Sights in Stereoselective Synthesis (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Pyridone Derivatives (Deadline: 31 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)
- Chemical Synthesis and Biological Activity of Aromatic Amino Acid Derivatives (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Halogen-Controlled Synthesis of Useful Organic Molecules—Second Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis of Chiral Molecules (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Current Development of Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Green and Environmentally Friendly Visible-Light- and Transition Metal-Catalyzed Synthesis (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Synthesis and Application of 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Synthesis and Properties of Heterocyclic Compounds: Recent Advances—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Hypervalent Iodine Chemistry: Promise and Prospects (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Green Organic Synthesis: Innovations for a Sustainable Future (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Recent Advances in Synthesis of Antiviral Compounds (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Porphyrin-Based Compounds: Synthesis and Application, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Novel Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Feature Papers in Organic Chemistry—Third Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advancements and Applications of Organocatalysis in Sustainable Chemistry (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Synthesis and Chemoenzymatic Approaches to Pharmaceutically Relevant Products and Intermediates (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Advances in Organic Synthesis in Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Materials—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Photoredox Catalysis for Sustainable Chemical Synthesis/Medicinal Chemistry, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Design and Synthesis of Organic Molecules as Antineoplastic Agents, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Latest Review on Cyclizations and Ring-Opening Reactions in Organic Chemistry (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Progress in the Field of Sulfur and Selenium Organic Chemistry (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- C-H Bond Functionalization of Heterocyclic Compounds (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Organocatalytic Transformations: Scope, Mechanisms, and Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Synthesis and Derivatization of Heterocyclic Compounds (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Advances in Radical Chemistry (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Molecular Editing Through Skeletal Transformations (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Next-Generation Biocatalysis in Organic Synthesis: Cascades and Hybrid Catalysis for High-Value Molecules (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Multicomponent Reactions for the Synthesis of Bioactive Heterocyclic Hybrids (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Advances in Alkyne Chemistry (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Advances in Selenium Catalysts and Antioxidants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Heterocycles for Drugs and Pesticides: Design, Synthesis, and Applications (Deadline: 30 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)
- Advancements in Organic Boron Chemistry (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Catalysis in Organic Chemistry: A Themed Issue Dedicated to Professor Johannes G. de Vries (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Naphthalene-Based Molecules: Design, Synthesis, and Functional Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Lactam Chemistry: From Synthetic Strategies to Biological Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Chiral Catalyst Design and Asymmetric Synthesis (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Recent Advances in Synthesis and Catalysis of Heterocycles (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Catalysis for Drug Discovery (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Recent Advances in Asymmetric Synthesis: From Reagents to Reactions (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Exclusive Contributions by the Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of the Organic Chemistry Section of Molecules, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- 30th Anniversary of Molecules—Recent Advances in Organic Chemistry (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Organic Chemistry in Europe (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in the Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds and Their Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Aromatic Heterocyclic Compounds: From Synthesis to Biological Activities Research (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
