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We provide researchers, students and lecturers in chemistry, pharmacology, and related sciences with reliable information to inform their future work, as well as attractive platforms on which to publish their results.
Stuttgart, April 2026 – Thieme and the editors of SYNTHESIS, SYNLETT, SYNFACTS, and Science of Synthesis together with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) award Song Lin (Cornell University, USA) with the 2026 Thieme–IUPAC Prize in recognition of his pioneering work in electrochemical methods that are advancing organic synthesis and enabling more sustainable chemical processes.
Stuttgart, January 2026 – Thieme is expanding its open access portfolio to advance evidence-based therapeutic development. The new journal Therapeutics NOW will publish high-quality research in gene therapy, immunotherapy, drug discovery, targeted delivery systems, and personalized medicine.
Stuttgart, May 2026 – Thieme has signed a three‑year national agreement with the newly established FID Chemie – Fachinformationsdienst Chemie (Chemistry Information Service) to provide synthetic organic chemists nationwide with access to the Science of Synthesis (SOS) Platform, Thieme’s reference database for synthetic chemistry.
Keep up to date on the latest topics in organic chemistry, synthesis, drug research, and pharmaceutics. Here you can find news from the editorial boards and the editorial offices. We also share the most important information about our Thieme Chemistry portfolio, journals and databases.
Thieme offers curated content in the fields of organic synthesis, catalysis, organic materials, pharmaceuticals, and circular chemistry. Our international, English-language product portfolio includes journals from the fields of chemistry, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical sciences as well as online databases.
The reference work Science of Synthesis contains over a century's wealth of knowledge on chemical synthesis. Science of Synthesis, which is continuously being updated and expanded, includes synthetic approaches and experimental procedures selected by experts.
SynOpen is an international, open-access journal reporting current research results in organic chemical synthesis in full paper, letter, and review format. Thanks to the Select Crowd Review (SCR) process, publications can be made available quickly. The contents of the open-access journal are available free of charge and barrier-free.
In the monthly journal SYNFACTS, current research results from the primary literature in the field of chemical synthesis are reviewed, selected, evaluated, and summarized and enriched with personal comments from experts in their fields.
SYNTHESIS is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal. The hybrid journal is issued 24 times a year. SYNTHESIS covers all areas of synthetic organic chemistry, such as organic synthesis, catalysis, organometallic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and photochemistry.
SYNLETT is an international, peer-reviewed journal. The journal is published 20 times a year. SYNLETT contains short personal reviews and preliminary publications from all scientific fields related to organic synthesis.
Specializing in organic chemistry, Thieme offers not only journals and databases on synthetic chemistry but also reference books on organic chemistry.
The monthly journal Drug Research features international, peer-reviewed articles on drug research – from the molecular level to clinical application. The focus is on translational medicine, new active substances, study designs, and pharmacological, toxicological, and analytical methods.
The international journal Pharmacopsychiatry is issued six times a year. It deals with new advances in the field of psychotropic drug research. It provides psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and physicians with important clinical findings and describes new approaches to research and treatment. Among other things, research papers cover the causes of psychiatric disorders.
The journal Pharmaceutical Fronts is published four times a year. The international, open-access journal focuses on the rapid and high-quality publication of the latest breakthroughs in pharmaceutical development in the most important scientific and technical disciplines.
Planta Medica is one of the leading journals in the field of natural product research. The journal is released 15 times a year. Planta Medica publishes both original papers as well as reviews devoted to natural substances with pharmaceutical potential. The spectrum of topics ranges from medicinal plant research to drug development.
Pharmaceutical Substances is an online knowledge base. It contains chemical structures and detailed industrially used synthesis routes, including starting materials and intermediates, for all important active pharmaceutical ingredients. The information is derived from the patent literature and has been compiled by experts from the industry.
Organic Materials is an international, open-access journal that covers current research results in the field of chemistry and materials research. The published studies mainly cover the synthesis, characterization, and application of molecular and polymeric materials.
RÖMPP SciCapsules provide a knowledge platform for chemistry and related sciences. The reliable content is based on scientific principles and is carefully reviewed by experts before publication. In addition to structural formulas and graphics, the capsules also include further sources and web links.
Thieme offers a wide range of chemistry books in German and English. The collection includes both general chemistry books for scientists and monographs on specialized topics.
Sustainability & Circularity NOW is an open-access journal dedicated to the advancement of sustainable processes. Our goal is to create a sustainable future and to promote the circular economy. Our journal publishes diverse content: from scientific articles to industry case studies and policy reports.