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D-Index
54
Citations
9526
World Ranking
12695
National Ranking
3363

Douglass F. Taber publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Douglass F. Taber sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 721 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Douglass F. Taber D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Douglass F. Taber sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 54 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2003 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Douglass F. Taber is affiliated with the University of Delaware in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of chemistry and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with notable contributions in organic chemistry and molecular biology subfields. Their focus areas extend to enzyme catalysis and immobilization, cyclopropane reaction mechanisms, synthesis and catalytic reactions, microbial natural products and biosynthesis, catalytic C-H functionalization methods, biofuel production and bioconversion, and the synthesis and activities of phenothiazines and benzothiazines.

Their recent publications showcase a concentration on synthetic and enzymatic methods. Key papers include:

  • Practical Enzymatic Production of Carbocycles, 2021, Chemistry - A European Journal
  • Natural Product Synthesis by Intramolecular Alkylidene Carbene C−H Insertion, 2022, European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Frontispiece: Practical Enzymatic Production of Carbocycles, 2021, Chemistry - A European Journal
  • Intramolecular Azide-Alkene Cycloaddition-The Logothetis Reaction, 2025, European Journal of Organic Chemistry

These works reflect collaborations with frequent coauthors including Hans Renata and Weijin Wang, indicating ongoing partnerships in related research topics. Taber's publications appear primarily in established venues such as Chemistry - A European Journal and European Journal of Organic Chemistry, each hosting multiple papers authored or coauthored by them.

Their research themes reveal an emphasis on enzymatic approaches to organic synthesis and novel catalytic processes. Their work contributes to understanding multiple reaction mechanisms and biosynthetic pathways that intersect with pharmaceutical and bioengineering applications.

In recognition of their scientific contributions, they were named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2003.

Best Publications

  • Indole synthesis: a review and proposed classification

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  • Cyclopentane construction by dirhodium tetraacetate-mediated intramolecular C-H insertion: steric and electronic effects.

    Douglass F. Taber;Robert E. Ruckle

  • Quantification of the major urinary metabolite of 15-F2t-isoprostane (8-iso-PGF2alpha) by a stable isotope dilution mass spectrometric assay.

    J D Morrow;W E Zackert;J P Yang;E H Kurhts

  • Mesyl azide: a superior reagent for diazo transfer

    Douglass F. Taber;Robert E. Ruckle;Michael J. Hennessy

  • Zirconium-mediated ring construction from dienes: remarkable effect of ligands on stereochemistry

    William A. Nugent;Douglass F. Taber

  • Enantioselective ring construction: synthesis of (+)-.alpha.-cuparenone

    Douglass F. Taber;Eric H. Petty;Krishna Raman

  • Preparation of β-keto esters by 4-DMAP-catalyzed ester exchange

    Douglass F. Taber;John C. Amedio;Yogesh K. Patel

  • Stereoselective cyclization of enynes mediated by metallocene reagents

    T. V. RajanBabu;William A. Nugent;Douglass F. Taber;Paul J. Fagan

  • A Convenient Method for the Preparation of (Z)-alpha,beta-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds.

    Douglass F. Taber;R. Jason Herr;Shawn K. Pack;John M. Geremia

  • General route to highly functionalized cyclopentane derivatives by intramolecular C-H insertion

    Douglass F. Taber;Eric H. Petty

  • Synthesis of (-)-morphine.

    Douglass F. Taber;Timothy D. Neubert;Arnold L. Rheingold

  • Intramolecular Diels-Alder and Alder Ene Reactions

    Douglass F. Taber

  • Rhodium-mediated cyclopentane construction can compete with .beta.-hydride elimination: synthesis of (.+-.)-tochuinyl acetate

    Douglass F. Taber;Michael J. Hennessy;James P. Louey

  • The Neber Route to Substituted Indoles

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  • Enantioselective reduction of β-keto esters

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  • Cyclohexenone Construction by Intramolecular Alkylidene C−H Insertion: Synthesis of (+)-Cassiol

    Douglass F. Taber;Robert P. Meagley;Douglas J. Doren

  • Enantioselective carbocyclization: a facile route to chiral cyclopentanes

    Douglass F. Taber;Krishna Raman

  • Enantioselective ring construction with control of side-chain stereochemistry. Synthesis of (+)-isoneonepetalactone

    Douglass F. Taber;John C. Amedio;Krishna Raman

  • Enantioselective rhodium-mediated synthesis of (-)-PGE2 methyl ester

    Douglass F. Taber;R. Scott Hoerrner

  • Stereospecific removal of the DR hydrogen atom at the 10-carbon of arachidonic acid in the biosynthesis of leukotriene A4 by human leukocytes.

    R L Maas;C D Ingram;D F Taber;J A Oates

  • Control elements in the intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction. Synthesis of (.+-.)-torreyol

    Douglass F. Taber;Bruce P. Gunn

  • Enantioselective construction of dialkylcarbinols: synthesis of (-)-5-hexadecanolide

    Douglass F. Taber;P. Bruce Deker;Micheal D. Gaul

  • Predicting the Diastereoselectivity of Rh-Mediated Intramolecular C−H Insertion

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  • Synthesis of Natural Products By Rhodium-Mediated Intramolecular C–H Insertion

    Douglass F. Taber;Salah-E. Stiriba

Frequent Co-Authors

L. Jackson Roberts
L. Jackson Roberts Vanderbilt University
Ian A. Blair
Ian A. Blair University of Pennsylvania
Jason D. Morrow
Jason D. Morrow Vanderbilt University
Tristan H. Lambert
Tristan H. Lambert Cornell University
Henry M. Fales
Henry M. Fales National Institutes of Health
Paul J. Fagan
Paul J. Fagan DuPont (United States)
Louise M. Liable-Sands
Louise M. Liable-Sands University of Delaware
T. V. RajanBabu
T. V. RajanBabu The Ohio State University
Sylvain Chemtob
Sylvain Chemtob University of Montreal
Gilbert Stork
Gilbert Stork Columbia University

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