Top 10 Chemistry Journals (2026 Ranking)
Explore the leading academic journals in Chemistry. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.
Highest Citation Rate Chemistry Journal 2026
The highest citation rate chemistry journal currently in our catalog is Journal of the American Chemical Society, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 16.30, published by American Chemical Society. The ranked list below shows the full chemistry journal ranking by Citation Rate.
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Chemistry Journals — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest citation rate chemistry journal in 2026?
The top-ranked chemistry journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.
How do I search journal of chemistry citation rate?
Use the ISSN Checker to look up any chemistry journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.
Are there open access chemistry journals with high citation rate?
Yes — chemistry titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.
What does chemistry journal ranking mean?
The chemistry journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »
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