Synthesis and Application of Organic Molecules Based on Symmetry
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: prebiotic chemistry; nucleic acid chemistry; multicomponents reactions; asymmetric organocatalysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry is a fundamental concept across many scientific disciplines. In chemistry, it plays a crucial role in molecular structures, directly influencing their functions and properties. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in organic synthesis, including asymmetric catalysis. Scientists’ understanding of symmetry and asymmetry, along with their ability to precisely control chirality, has advanced remarkably, paving the way for new applications. This Special Issue highlights research on organic molecules, encompassing a wide range of topics, including organic synthesis, stereochemistry, structural analysis, molecular properties, organic physics, material development, and sensor technology. Additionally, it covers studies on dyes, fragrances, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and other related fields. We welcome submissions from researchers working with both small organic molecules and macromolecules exhibiting symmetric or asymmetric structures. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reactions and Processes
- Organic synthesis;
- Asymmetric synthesis;
- Organocatalysis;
- Organometallic catalysis;
- Enzymatic catalysis;
- Electrosynthesis;
- Photoredox catalysis;
- Chiral ligands;
- Chiral auxiliaries;
- Symmetry breaking;
- Chiral amplification;
- Chiral resolution;
- Racemization and deracemization;
- Degradation;
- Separation;
- Titration.
Characterization and Properties
- Nuclear magnetic resonance;
- Mass spectrometry;
- Ultraviolet spectroscopy;
- Infrared spectroscopy;
- Raman spectroscopy;
- Fluorescence spectroscopy;
- High-performance liquid chromatography;
- Optical rotation;
- Cyclic voltammetry;
- IC50.
Mechanisms
- Thermodynamics;
- Kinetics;
- Intermediates;
- Equations;
- Simulation;
- Models;
- Theories.
Structure and Chirality
- Point groups;
- Crystal structures;
- X-ray;
- Cryo-EM;
- Stereochemistry;
- Chirality;
- Central chirality;
- Axial chirality;
- Planar chirality;
- Helical chirality;
- Chiral compounds;
- Carbon-based chiral compounds;
- Sulfur-based chiral compounds;
- Phosphorus-based chiral compounds;
- Silicon-based chiral compounds;
- Boron-based chiral compounds.
Molecules and Materials
- Natural products;
- Heterocycles;
- Bioactive molecules;
- Organic acids and bases;
- Macromolecules;
- Polymers;
- Organic–metal complexes;
- Sugars, nucleosides, nucleotides, and nucleic acids;
- RNA;
- DNA;
- Amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins;
- Ribozymes and DNAzymes;
- Enzymes.
Applications
- Drug discovery;
- Molecular recognition;
- Molecular sensors;
- Fragrances;
- Dyes;
- Functional materials;
- Probes;
- Food;
- Insecticides.
Dr. Jian Zhang
Dr. Xiaoyang Dong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- organic synthesis
- catalysis
- reaction mechanisms
- chirality
- natural products
- medicine
- materials
- biochemistry
- applied chemistry
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