Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Impact Factor
7.181
2022
H-Index
301.000
2023
SJR
1.986
2023

I. Journal Information

ISSN00222623, 15204804
CountryUnited States
PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
Subject AreasBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Publication TypeJournals
Active Years1963-ongoing
Competitiveness3. (41-60) Fair
Publication Time2. Quick (1-3 months)
WebsiteVisit journal
JIF 2022–20236.800
2019-2020 SCR Rank747
2020-2021 SCR Rank829

II. Scope & Description

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry publishes studies that contribute to an understanding of the relationship between molecular structure and biological activity or mode of action. Some specific areas that are appropriate include the following: -Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel biologically active compounds, diagnostic agents, or labeled ligands employed as pharmacological tools. -Molecular modifications of reported series that lead to a significantly improved understanding of their structure-activity relationships (SAR). Routine extensions of existing series that do not utilize novel chemical or biological approaches or do not add significantly to a basic understanding of the SAR of the series will normally not be accepted for publication. -Structural biological studies (X-ray, NMR, etc.) of relevant ligands and targets with the aim of investigating molecular recognition processes in the action of biologically active compounds. -Molecular biological studies (e.g., site-directed mutagenesis) of macromolecular targets that lead to an improved understanding of molecular recognition. -Computational studies that provide fresh insight into the SAR of compound series that are of current general interest or analysis of other available data that subsequently advance medicinal chemistry knowledge. -Substantially novel computational chemistry methods with demonstrated value for the identification, optimization, or target interaction analysis of bioactive molecules. -Effect of molecular structure on the distribution, pharmacokinetics, and metabolic transformation of biologically active compounds. This may include design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel types of prodrugs. -Novel methodology with broad application to medicinal chemistry, but only if the methods have been tested on relevant molecules.

III. Impact Factor History

Year2-Year IF3-Year IF4-Year IF
20227.1817.3077.449
20217.6427.8467.718
20206.7296.6996.794
20196.1096.3946.463
20186.0526.3156.425
20176.4186.5806.319
20166.4486.3456.189
20155.9875.9846.073
20145.731
20135.789
20125.938
20115.605
20105.421
20095.045
20085.009
20075.113
20066.055
20055.488
20045.265
20034.530
20024.662
20014.457
20004.296

Note: impact factor data for reference only.

IV. SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)

SJR measures scientific influence, weighting citations by the prestige of the citing journal.

YearSJR Score
20231.986
20221.805
20211.888
20202.010
20192.093
20182.287
20172.567
20162.456
20152.446

V. H-Index

The H-Index measures both the productivity and citation impact of a journal's publications.

YearH-Index
2023301.000
2022286.000
2021276.000
2020261.000

How to Get Published

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