Chemistry Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0366-7022
eISSN 1348-0715
Oxford University Press
JP
Q3 Quartile
About Chemistry Letters
Chemistry Letters (CL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis and Catalytic Processes in Materials Science, published by Oxford University Press in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0366-7022 (e-ISSN 1348-0715). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 98 days.
Chemistry Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Chemistry Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.95, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Chemistry Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 98 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Chemistry Letters should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Chemistry Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Chemistry Letters
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 98 days.
- This journal covers Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis, Catalytic Processes in Materials Science, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0366-7022 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1348-0715 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~98 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Chemistry Letters is published by Oxford University Press and based in Japan.
In our subject taxonomy, Chemistry Letters is classified under Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis, Catalytic Processes in Materials Science, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis and Chemical Synthesis and Reactions.
For prospective authors, Chemistry Letters returns a first decision in about 98 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 0.855 (2023) to 0.954 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 12% over the last 2 years (from 0.855 to 0.954), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.954 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 0.855 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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