Organic Chemistry (ORC)

Section Information

Organic Chemistry focuses on the structure, properties, synthesis, and reactivity of carbon-based molecules. It is central to the development of pharmaceuticals, materials, agrochemicals, natural products, and molecules used across industry and research.

Modern organic chemistry uses advanced synthetic methods, catalysis, spectroscopy, computation, and high-throughput experimentation to build and modify complex molecules. It explores reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, structure–reactivity relationships, and the design of functional organic systems.

This section will publish research articles, short communications, and reviews on synthetic methodology, reaction mechanisms, catalysis, natural product chemistry, physical organic chemistry, supramolecular systems, and emerging areas that expand the capabilities of organic synthesis.

Scope

Synthetic Methods and Reaction Development
- New bond-forming reactions and synthetic strategies
- C–H activation, cross-coupling, and cascade reactions
- Photoredox, electrochemical, and flow-based methods
- Green, efficient, and sustainable synthesis approaches
Catalysis in Organic Chemistry
- Organocatalysis, metal catalysis, and biocatalysis
- Asymmetric catalysis and enantioselective synthesis
- Catalyst design, optimization, and mechanistic studies
- Dual catalysis and cooperative catalytic systems
Natural Products and Bioactive Molecules
- Isolation, structure determination, and synthesis of natural products
- Biomimetic and bioinspired synthetic strategies
- SAR studies and optimization of bioactive scaffolds
- Natural-product-derived libraries and drug leads
Physical Organic Chemistry and Mechanisms
- Reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanistic pathways
- Electronic effects, stereoelectronics, and substituent behavior
- Reactive intermediates and transition-state analysis
- Spectroscopic and computational mechanism elucidation
Stereochemistry and Molecular Architecture
- Chirality, stereocontrol, and conformational analysis
- Atropisomerism, helicity, and topological structures
- Design and synthesis of complex chiral molecules
- Dynamic stereochemistry and configurational behavior
Supramolecular and Macrocyclic Chemistry
- Host–guest systems, self-assembly, and molecular recognition
- Cages, rotaxanes, catenanes, and mechanically interlocked molecules
- Functional supramolecular materials and applications
- Noncovalent interactions and hierarchical organization
Polymers, Soft Materials, and Organic Materials
- Polymer synthesis, modification, and characterization
- Organic semiconductors, conductors, and optoelectronic materials
- Responsive, biodegradable, and sustainable polymers
- Porous organic frameworks and hybrid materials
Computational and Data-Driven Organic Chemistry
- Quantum chemical calculations for reactivity and design
- Machine learning and data science in reaction prediction
- Computational tools for conformational and mechanistic analysis
- Digital chemistry and automated synthesis planning
Applied Organic Chemistry
- Organic molecules in medicine, agriculture, and industry
- Functional organic compounds for sensing and energy
- Green technologies and environmentally friendly applications
- Scale-up, process development, and industrial synthesis