Science of Synthesis: SOS Resources for Librarians
Science of Synthesis is a reference work for organic synthesis, offering validated, expert-reviewed methods. Academic librarians, students, faculty, and those working in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries benefit from reliable, well-structured content and easy digital access.
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- Houben-Weyl (Chemistry)
- Science of Synthesis 1: Organometallics
- Science of Synthesis 2: Hetarenes
- Science of Synthesis 3: Compounds with Four and Three Carbon-Heteroatom Bonds
- Science of Synthesis 4: Compounds with Two Carbon-Heteroatom Bonds
- Science of Synthesis 5: Compounds with One Carbon-Heteroatom Bonds
- Science of Synthesis 6: Compounds with All Heteroatom Functions
- Science of Synthesis Indices 1-6
- Science of Synthesis Knowledge Updates
- Science of Synthesis Reference Libraries
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Latest News from the SOS Editorial Office
SOS ECAB: Meet Prof. C. Rose Kennedy
The Science of Synthesis Early Career Advisory Board (ECAB) is a 3-year program to help promote young talented chemists. Learn more about our ECAB members and read the short interview of Prof. C. Rose Kennedy
Interview with Former ECAB Member Prof. Emilio Carlos de Lucca
Read our interview with former SOS ECAB Member Emilio Carlos de Lucca as he shares insights on total synthesis, the future of organic chemistry, and the importance of science communication.
Call for Nominations for the 2027 Women in Chemistry (WiC) Awards!
Stuttgart: Call for nominations for the 2027 Dr. Margaret Faul Women in Chemistry and Women in the Chemical Industry Awards to recognize the outstanding achievements of women in organic chemistry is open until 11 December, 2026.
SOS ECAB: Meet Prof. Albert Granados Toda
The Science of Synthesis Early Career Advisory Board (ECAB) is a 3-year program to help promote young talented chemists. Learn more about our ECAB members and read the short interview of Prof. Albert Granados Toda
SOS: All FID-Chemie-Funded Licenses for 2026 Allocated!
Stuttgart: A limited number of SOS licences were available through the FID Chemie for researchers affiliated with publicly funded institutions in Germany. For the year 2026, all licences have been claimed and no additional SOS licences are currently available. Additional licences will be available by January 2027 at the latest.…
SOS ECAB: Meet Prof. Ana Bahamonde
The Science of Synthesis Early Career Advisory Board (ECAB) is a 3-year program to help promote young talented chemists. Learn more about our ECAB members and read the short interview of Prof. Ana Bahamonde
SOS Case Studies: What? — Why? — How?
The SOS Case Studies illustrate how SOS can accelerate and strengthen your research. Here, you will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about SOS Case Studies.
Case Study: Nickel-Catalyzed Light-Mediated Thioetherification
Read this SOS case study by Jessica Navarro Vega from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Rochester, USA. Her group’s main objectives is to develop sustainable nickel-catalyzed methodologies to enable the facile formation of new C–heteroatom bonds from abundant building blocks.
SOS ECAB: Meet Dr. Tomohiro Hattori
The Science of Synthesis Early Career Advisory Board (ECAB) is a 3-year program to help promote young talented chemists. Learn more about our ECAB members and read the short interview of Dr. Tomohiro Hattori.
SOS ECAB: Meet Prof. Yang Yang
The Science of Synthesis Early Career Advisory Board (ECAB) is a 3-year program to help promote young talented chemists. Learn more about our ECAB members and read the short interview of Prof. Yang Yang