Symmetry/Asymmetry in Design and Synthesis of Organic Compounds
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug design; computational chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organic chemistry serves as a vital bridge between the physical and life sciences, integrating principles from physics, mathematics, and computational methods into the design and synthesis of novel compounds. A key challenge lies in the controlled transformation of molecules—breaking and forming bonds with precision—to construct complex structures, whether inspired by natural products or conceived denovo.
This Special Issue, titled “Symmetry/Asymmetry in Design and Synthesis of Organic Compounds,” aims to explore the interplay between symmetry principles and synthetic strategies, highlighting their applications in organic chemistry and related disciplines. Topics may include theoretical developments, computational modeling, and practical applications in fields such as chiral catalysis, stereoselective synthesis, supramolecular architectures, and biomimetic strategies. The Special Issue will showcase how symmetrical and asymmetrical motifs influence reactivity, stereoselectivity, and function, bridging the gap between molecular design and practical synthesis.
We look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Hassan Nour
Guest Editor
Dr. Mohamed Moussaoui
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- symmetry/asymmetry
- organic synthesis
- molecular design
- chiral catalysis
- stereoselectivity
- supramolecular chemistry
- computational modeling
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