Nature Chemistry is a monthly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of chemistry.
As well as reflecting the traditional core subjects of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, the journal also features a broad range of chemical research including, but not limited to, catalysis, computational and theoretical chemistry, environmental chemistry, green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, polymer chemistry, supramolecular chemistry and surface chemistry.
Other cross-disciplinary topics such as bioinorganic, bioorganic, organometallic and physical–organic chemistry will also be featured.
The submission of manuscripts detailing multidisciplinary research performed at the interface of chemistry and other scientific fields of inquiry such as biology, materials science, nanotechnology and physics is also encouraged, where the central theme of the work — and the major advances that are reported — fall within the bounds of chemistry.
In addition to primary research, Nature Chemistry also publishes review articles, news and views, research highlights about important work reported in other journals, commentaries, book reviews, correspondence, and analysis of the broader chemical picture beyond the laboratory — including issues such as education, funding, policy, intellectual property, and the impact chemistry has on society.
In this way, the journal aims to be the voice of the worldwide chemical community.
Nature Chemistry is committed to publishing top-tier original research in all areas of chemistry through a fair and rigorous review process.
It offers authors high visibility for their papers, access to a broad readership, high standards of copy editing and production, rapid publication and independence from academic societies and others with vested interests.
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Total Docs. (latest)
623
Total Docs. (3 years)
818
Total Refs.
12,973
Total Citations (3 years)
12,286
Citable Docs. (3 years)
633
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
15.19
Ref. / Doc.
20.82
% Female
29.0%
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Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 29.0% |
Male: 71.0%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)15.19
High impact
References / Doc.20.82
Average
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)77.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Nature Chemistry?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Nature Chemistry has an SJR of 7.801 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Nature Chemistry?
Nature Chemistry has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 7.801 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Nature Chemistry?
The H-index of Nature Chemistry is 323, meaning 323 of its articles have each been cited at least 323 times.
Is Nature Chemistry indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Nature Chemistry is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).