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Science of Synthesis is the largest resource for evaluated reviews of synthetic methods and features a clear and consistent presentation and discussion of the reactions, as well as the direct inclusion of experimental procedures.

Your shortcut to the most reliable methods

SOS will provide you with synthetic methods including experimental procedures which are immediately applicable in the lab. All methods are clearly organized in a logical structure based on the functional group to be synthesized and can be explored in the context of other methods.

More than 2,000 selected experts are involved in the review and updating process, meaning that only the most reliable methods are included. SOS reviews include knowledge that you can’t find anywhere else!

The largest collection of evaluated organic synthetic methods available worldwide:

• Access to more than 20,000 reliable synthetic methods
• Evaluated by world-renowned experts
• Author-written reviews of organic transformations
• Easy to navigate by product class or reaction type

Chemistry in context. Each review typically includes:

• Introduction and background
• Discussion of the methods
• Synthetic schemes
• Scope and limitations
• Preparative details
• All relevant references (linked outbound)

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Science of Synthesis is the largest resource for evaluated reviews of synthetic methods and features a clear and consistent presentation and discussion of the reactions, as well as the direct inclusion of experimental procedures.

Why is SoS unique?

SoS gives you all the important information you need - fast and in one place!

Science of Synthesis provides critical reviews on synthetic methodology in organic and organometallic chemistry. It is organized systematically and logically based on the product, specifically the main functional group being made. Its insightful, didactic reviews include knowledge that you can’t find anywhere else.

What can I get from SoS?

SoS answers questions such as:

• What is the best method to use? Are there alternatives?
• What is the background to the field of research I am interested in?
• What is the context of a transformation in relation to other methods?
• Which experimental procedures should I use?
• Am I going to need specialist equipment?
• What should I avoid based on the experience of experts working in the field?

 

What can I use SoS for?

SoS helps if you are:

• Starting out in a new area of chemistry
• Writing a paper
• Preparing for a talk
• Writing a thesis
• Looking for a new way of teaching advanced synthesis

 

Why choose Science of Synthesis?

Save time and resources by finding the most important information fast!

A community of experts provides reliable knowledge that is readily applicable in the lab:

• Unique insights to help you choose the best approach
• Tips and tricks to solve your synthetic problems
• All necessary information in one place
• Inclusion of procedures for immediate consideration

Recommended by leading chemists

“Science of Synthesis is an indispensable tome of chemical information organized in an intuitive and logical way. It contains information on nearly every aspect of chemical reactivity and, for me, is the “go-to” resource for rapidly learning about a new area.”

 

“Science of Synthesis has done a nice job of establishing a useful resource for synthetic chemists including some important contributions from my industry colleagues. It’s important to remember that industry has considerable expertise here, and this provides a powerful forum for scientific exchange.”

“To me, the true value of Science of Synthesis is its systematic approach to reprocess the state-of-the-art for any functional group. When I quickly need a competent overview of the chemistry of this or that class of compounds, Science of Synthesis is my immediate choice. Conventional review articles do usually not provide this information.”

Martin Oestreich

TU Berlin, Germany

“I strongly recommend Science of Synthesis because it not only provides an effective method to find information for your research, but also is a very useful resource to organic chemists and graduate students. From SoS, you can easily find the history and development of each type of reaction. […] Try it, I really believe you will find something different here.”

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