ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters

metrics 2024

Fostering collaboration in the quest for medicinal excellence.

Introduction

ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters, published by the American Chemical Society, is a distinguished journal dedicated to advancing the field of medicinal chemistry. With impressive rankings in the 2023 category quartiles—Q1 in Drug Discovery and Organic Chemistry as well as Q2 in Biochemistry—this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers seeking to publish innovative findings and methodologies in drug development and therapeutic advancements. The journal's notable impact is reflected in its Scopus rankings, where it stands at #43 in Organic Chemistry and #45 in Drug Discovery. Although it does not currently offer open access, the contributions published from 2010 to 2024 provide a wealth of knowledge critical to both academia and industry. As a key resource for students, professionals, and researchers in the fields of chemistry and pharmacology, ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters plays an essential role in shaping the future of medicinal therapeutics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.88
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index86
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.18
Influence0.95
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life5.50
Citing Half Life6.70
JCI1.01
Total Documents3350
WOS Total Citations9312
SCIMAGO Total Citations30368
SCIMAGO SELF Citations919
Scopus Journal Rank0.88
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.46
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.48

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Organic Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #43/211
Percentile 79.62
Quartile Q1
Drug Discovery in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #45/157
Percentile 71.34
Quartile Q2
Biochemistry in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #134/438
Percentile 69.41
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 32/72
Percentile 56.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL
Rank 21/72
Percentile 70.83
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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