Science of Synthesis: SOS Resources for Librarians
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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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David Sarlah
We are thrilled to announce that Professor David Sarlah from Rice University, USA, becomes a member of the Science of Synthesis Editorial Board with effect of October 1st, 2025. David obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Ljubljana in his home country Slovenia before moving to the…
Tehshik Yoon
We are excited to report that Professor Tehshik P. Yoon from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, joins the Science of Synthesis Editorial Board as a new member with effect of October 1st, 2025. Tehshik was born in Montréal (Canada) and grew up in Blacksburg, VA (USA). He earned his AB…
SOS Knowledge Updates: Volume Editor Renzo Luisi
Renzo Luisi, of the University of Bari (Italy), has joined the team of editors for the SOS Knowledge Updates series. He will be responsible for content relating to Volume 8 on Compounds of Group 1 (Li...Cs).