Structural Chemistry Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1040-0400 eISSN 1572-9001 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q2 Quartile

About Structural Chemistry
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Structural Chemistry (SC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Chemical Physics Studies and Chemical Thermodynamics and Molecular Structure, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1040-0400 (e-ISSN 1572-9001). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64 (Q2 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 (APC ~$3490 USD). OpenAlex records 4,838 works and 54,643 citations, with an h-index of 67.

Structural Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Structural Chemistry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Chemical Physics Studies 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.

Structural Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Structural Chemistry 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 Structural Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Structural Chemistry
  • Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Chemical Thermodynamics and Molecular Structure, Crystallography and molecular interactions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Structural Chemistry Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-63%
Field avg: 4.48
APC vs Field Avg
+8%
Field avg: $3222

Compared against 45 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1040-0400
ISSN (Online) 1572-9001
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United States
APC / Cost $3490 USD
h-index 67
Total Works 4,838
Total Citations 54,655
2-yr Mean Citedness 1.99 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Structural Chemistry is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.

In our subject taxonomy, Structural Chemistry is classified under Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Chemical Thermodynamics and Molecular Structure, Crystallography and molecular interactions and Free Radicals and Antioxidants.

Structural Chemistry is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 4,838 works that have together drawn 54,655 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 67; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.639; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.99.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Structural Chemistry

Structural Chemistry does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.639 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Structural Chemistry is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Structural Chemistry is $3490 USD.

Structural Chemistry is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Structural Chemistry shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Structural Chemistry is 1040-0400. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1572-9001.

Structural Chemistry sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.64, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
1.639
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.639 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.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 242 446
2024 176 643
2023 149 935
2022 257 2,375
2021 174 1,621
2020 210 2,357
2019 210 1,983
2018 201 2,115
2017 164 1,925
2016 174 2,142
2015 179 1,882
2014 159 2,886
Journal at a Glance
4,838
Total Works
54,655
Total Citations
67
h-index
1.99
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S30784254

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