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Best Chemistry Journals for Medicinal chemistry

This ranking presents an authoritative list of scientific journals in the field of Medicinal Chemistry, meticulously compiled by Research.com. As one of the leading websites for science research across all major fields—including Medicinal Chemistry—Research.com has provided trusted, data-driven insights into scientific contributions since 2014.

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Journal Details
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Documents
D-Index
1 Rank International Journal of Molecular Sciences Best Scientists 13987 21620 D-Index 149
2 Rank Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

0022-2623, Annual
Best Scientists 2243 2778 D-Index 84
3 Rank Journal of Controlled Release

Journal of Controlled Release

0168-3659, Annual
Best Scientists 1265 1578 D-Index 94
4 Rank Antioxidants

Antioxidants

2076-3921
Best Scientists 2383 3318 D-Index 95
5 Rank European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 1257 1651 D-Index 58
6 Rank Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics

1999-4923
Best Scientists 2245 2967 D-Index 75
7 Rank International Journal of Pharmaceutics Best Scientists 1019 1818 D-Index 65
8 Rank Journal of Organic Chemistry Best Scientists 1828 3008 D-Index 46
9 Rank Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis Best Scientists 675 1135 D-Index 42
10 Rank Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B Best Scientists 497 640 D-Index 67
11 Rank Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 215 359 D-Index 41
12 Rank Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan Best Scientists 486 584 D-Index 39
13 Rank European Journal of Organic Chemistry Best Scientists 969 1448 D-Index 38
14 Rank Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

1424-8247
Best Scientists 1530 1675 D-Index 54
15 Rank Journal of Ethnopharmacology Best Scientists 735 1047 D-Index 47
16 Rank Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis Best Scientists 628 840 D-Index 38
17 Rank Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology Best Scientists 569 887 D-Index 48
18 Rank Medicinal Research Reviews Best Scientists 227 201 D-Index 54
19 Rank Molecular Pharmaceutics

Molecular Pharmaceutics

1543-8384, Monthly
Best Scientists 756 890 D-Index 43
20 Rank Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences Best Scientists 1407 1344 D-Index 50
21 Rank Phytomedicine

Phytomedicine

0944-7113
Best Scientists 509 695 D-Index 49
22 Rank Toxins

Toxins

2072-6651
Best Scientists 908 1270 D-Index 52
23 Rank Free Radical Biology and Medicine Best Scientists 1363 2138 D-Index 64
24 Rank Organometallics

Organometallics

0276-7333
Best Scientists 815 1269 D-Index 29
25 Rank ChemPlusChem

ChemPlusChem

2192-6506, Monthly
Best Scientists 660 695 D-Index 31
26 Rank ACS Chemical Neuroscience Best Scientists 802 804 D-Index 39
27 Rank European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry Best Scientists 1055 1402 D-Index 30
28 Rank European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics Best Scientists 329 387 D-Index 33
29 Rank Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters Best Scientists 678 727 D-Index 31
30 Rank ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters

ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters

1948-5875, Monthly
Best Scientists 659 661 D-Index 32
31 Rank Toxics

Toxics

2305-6304
Best Scientists 728 847 D-Index 45
32 Rank Current Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 435 603 D-Index 36
33 Rank European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Best Scientists 353 365 D-Index 32
34 Rank Phytotherapy Research Best Scientists 320 424 D-Index 51
35 Rank Synthesis

Synthesis

0039-7881
Best Scientists 377 472 D-Index 25
36 Rank Archiv der Pharmazie Best Scientists 167 275 D-Index 26
37 Rank Acta Pharmacologica Sinica Best Scientists 298 400 D-Index 47
38 Rank Drug Delivery and Translational Research Best Scientists 235 273 D-Index 34
39 Rank FASEB Journal

FASEB Journal

0892-6638
Best Scientists 4467 5862 D-Index 57
40 Rank Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 592 583 D-Index 26
41 Rank Chinese Journal of Organic Chemistry Best Scientists 374 648 D-Index 23
42 Rank RSC Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 379 336 D-Index 24
43 Rank Tetrahedron

Tetrahedron

0040-4020
Best Scientists 570 637 D-Index 22
45 Rank Drug Testing and Analysis Best Scientists 118 221 D-Index 22
46 Rank Tetrahedron Letters Best Scientists 536 646 D-Index 20
47 Rank Journal of Organometallic Chemistry Best Scientists 378 466 D-Index 20
48 Rank Chemico-Biological Interactions Best Scientists 368 394 D-Index 36
49 Rank Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry Best Scientists 114 155 D-Index 19
50 Rank Pharmaceutical Research Best Scientists 284 358 D-Index 30
51 Rank Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Best Scientists 77 90 D-Index 30
52 Rank Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology Best Scientists 210 230 D-Index 26
53 Rank Synlett

Synlett

0936-5214
Best Scientists 416 480 D-Index 17
54 Rank Zeitschrift für Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie Best Scientists 375 632 D-Index 16
55 Rank Helvetica Chimica Acta Best Scientists 241 240 D-Index 17
56 Rank Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines Best Scientists 78 113 D-Index 19
57 Rank Future Medicinal Chemistry

Future Medicinal Chemistry

1756-8919, Semi-monthly
Best Scientists 158 189 D-Index 22
58 Rank Medicinal Chemistry Research Best Scientists 139 160 D-Index 18
59 Rank Drug Design, Development and Therapy Best Scientists 222 214 D-Index 28
60 Rank Toxicology Letters

Toxicology Letters

0378-4274
Best Scientists 665 980 D-Index 27
61 Rank Planta Medica

Planta Medica

0032-0943
Best Scientists 253 377 D-Index 17
62 Rank Journal of Fluorine Chemistry Best Scientists 118 147 D-Index 15
63 Rank Nuclear Medicine and Biology Best Scientists 288 477 D-Index 18
64 Rank Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology Best Scientists 136 153 D-Index 21
65 Rank Journal of Analytical Toxicology Best Scientists 67 109 D-Index 21
66 Rank Cosmetics

Cosmetics

2079-9284
Best Scientists 79 106 D-Index 17
67 Rank Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry Best Scientists 110 125 D-Index 14
68 Rank Biomedical Chromatography Best Scientists 174 198 D-Index 14
69 Rank Mendeleev Communications Best Scientists 99 236 D-Index 13
70 Rank Clinica Chimica Acta Best Scientists 524 598 D-Index 35
71 Rank Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 154 209 D-Index 21
72 Rank ACS Bio & Med Chem Au Best Scientists 72 66 D-Index 13
73 Rank Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 71 89 D-Index 14
74 Rank Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy Best Scientists 63 69 D-Index 15
75 Rank Journal of Drug Targeting Best Scientists 74 89 D-Index 22
76 Rank Journal of Ginseng Research Best Scientists 75 131 D-Index 29
77 Rank Archives of Pharmacal Research Best Scientists 65 91 D-Index 25
78 Rank Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 81 107 D-Index 18
79 Rank Particle and Fibre Toxicology Best Scientists 159 148 D-Index 32
81 Rank Chemical & Biomedical Imaging Best Scientists 95 87 D-Index 13
82 Rank Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and the Related Elements Best Scientists 78 99 D-Index 12
83 Rank Synthetic Communications Best Scientists 78 92 D-Index 11
84 Rank Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry

0009-9147, Monthly
Best Scientists 793 777 D-Index 43
85 Rank EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry Best Scientists 76 77 D-Index 14
86 Rank Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal Best Scientists 67 79 D-Index 17
87 Rank Toxicology Reports

Toxicology Reports

2214-7500
Best Scientists 164 188 D-Index 26
88 Rank Monatshefte für Chemie Best Scientists 107 127 D-Index 10
89 Rank Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin Best Scientists 259 333 D-Index 18
90 Rank Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Best Scientists 126 158 D-Index 16
91 Rank Russian Chemical Bulletin Best Scientists 55 175 D-Index 10
92 Rank Drug Development Research Best Scientists 119 114 D-Index 20
93 Rank Drug and Chemical Toxicology Best Scientists 67 73 D-Index 16
94 Rank Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Best Scientists 99 128 D-Index 17
95 Rank Journal of Sulfur Chemistry

Journal of Sulfur Chemistry

1741-5993, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 44 57 D-Index 10
96 Rank Bioanalysis

Bioanalysis

1757-6180
Best Scientists 98 109 D-Index 16
97 Rank Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Best Scientists 103 101 D-Index 14
98 Rank Heterocycles

Heterocycles

0385-5414
Best Scientists 142 171 D-Index 8
99 Rank Zeitschrift für Naturforschung - Section B Journal of Chemical Sciences Best Scientists 113 226 D-Index 8
100 Rank Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Best Scientists 154 247 D-Index 13

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