Journal Details
Organic Preparations and Procedures International: The New Journal for Organic Synthesis
Instructions for Authors
Aims and Scope of Organic Preparations and Procedures International
Organic Preparations and Procedures International is devoted to preparative organic chemistry, organometallic compounds and procedures generally related to organic synthesis.
Manuscript Classes. The following typical examples will serve to illustrate manuscripts that may be submitted for consideration:
b) The preparation of new compound(s) which may not constitute a self-sufficient paper may be considered for inclusion as part of OPPI Briefs provided that the compounds and/or methods contribute new information;
c) Improved procedures to prepare known compounds;
d) Detailed procedures which have been worked out from incomplete or obscure directions;
e) Convenient procedures which have been “rediscovered”;
f) Preparation of “non-organic” reagents used by organic chemists;
g) New apparatus for photochemical synthesis, kinetic measurements, etc;
h) New column packing for v.p.c., etc;
i) Review articles emphasizing in-depth coverage of the literature (for unsolicited reviews, please contact the Executive Editor or the Associate Executive Editor beforehand).
Preparation of Manuscripts for Review. Non-compliance with the following instructions will result in the return of the manuscript to the author and delay in it being refereed or in its publication.
General Formatting
1. One (1) original and two (2) copies [double-sided photocopies are acceptable] of the article must be submitted.
Although authors should not send computer discs until the manuscript has been fully accepted for publication, they should follow the guidelines for the preparation of manuscripts found below in these instructions.
2. Manuscripts in their final form must be printed, double-spaced (except where otherwise noted), on good quality white bond paper measuring 8-1/2 by 11 inches. The typing area of page 1 including the title should be 6-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches and that of all other pages 6-1/4 by 9-1/2 inches.
3. The title of the article in capital letters, centered on the width of the typing area, should be at least two inches from the top of the page. This is followed by two line spaces and then the name(s) and address of the author(s) on separate lines, a capital being used for the first letter of all main words. Two line spaces are left after the name(s) and address of the author(s) before the beginning of the text. An asterisk (*) should be placed after the name of the author(s) to whom correspondence is to be addressed. If at all possible, the equation describing the reaction(s) utilized should appear within the textual material of the FIRST page. A one line space should be left between the text and the title EXPERIMENTAL SECTION (all capitals and centered). Another one line space should be left after the title EXPERIMENTAL SECTION and the detailed procedures. Physical constants, elemental analyses and spectral data for all new compounds (or suitable solid derivatives) MUST be reported.
4. One line space is left after the text and the word REFERENCES (all capitals and centered) is typed, followed, after a one line space by full references.
5. Each page of the manuscript should be numbered.
6. The following additional information must accompany the manuscript and is essential for the rapid and complete indexing of the Journal: ALL manuscripts must be accompanied by one sheet (8.5"× 11") listing the molecular formula of EACH new compound synthesized. The name(s) of the author(s) and the title of the paper will be entered at the top of the sheet.
Tables
Tables should be typed vertically as part of the text but in such a way as to separate them from the text. The title “TABLE” (with a number if more than one) followed by a title should precede the table. No table should overlap onto the next page unless it will not fit on one page.
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Important Notice to Authors and Guide to Drawing Structures
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References. References in the textwill be numbered consecutively by superscripts (after punctuationmarks). The full references will be collected at the end of the text. Each reference shall be cited separately and not combined with other references. The only exception to the individual references are patents and less well-known and readily available journals which require a Chemical Abstracts reference (see below). The last names of all authors to any one paper preceded by the initials shall be quoted. The title of the journal (italic), the volume number (bold), the first page and the year should follow in that order (if there is no volume number, the year should be bold). Books should be cited similarly and include the publisher's name and location along with the year and edition of the book.
Journal: P. G. Gassman and B. L. Fox, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 89, 338 (1967). Journal with no volume number: C. W. Rees and M. Yelland, J. Chem. Soc. Perkin 1, 221 (1973).
Book: P. A. S. Smith,“Open-chain Nitrogen Compounds”, Vol. 2, p. 309, W. A. Benjamin, New York, NY, 1966.
Note: The model citations given here for journals and books MUST be adhered to as they may differ from those used in other journals.
References to patents shall be followed, after a semi-colon, by a Chemical Abstracts reference [Chem. Abstr., Vol., number and (year)]. Chemical Abstracts references should similarly be given for less well-known and less readily available journals. C. S. Konkoy, D. B. Fick, S. X. Cai, N. C. Lan and J. F. W. Keana, PCT Int. Appl. WO 0075123, 2000; Chem. Abstr., 134, 29313a (2002). Y. L. Zhang, B. Z. Chen, K. Q. Zheng, M. L. Xu and X. H. Lei, Yao Xue Xue Bao, 17, 17 (1982); Chem. Abstr., 96, 135383e (1982).
Microsoft Word is the preferred file format. Please consult the editor concerning other file formats if necessary. Please double space the final text of your manuscript and pages should be numbered. At this point in production, for ease of typesetting, figures, schemes, and tables should also be added as individual pages at the end of the document, and saved as separate documents labeled “Figures” and “Tables”. ChemDraw files should be submitted at this point. However,make sure that the Schemes, Equations and/or Figures in the ChemDraw files are also included in a Microsoft Word document – do not send ChemDraw files only.
Reprints. The corresponding author of each article will receive a PDF file of the final print form of the article. Offprints of an individual article may be ordered using the offprint order link included in the page proofs e-mail. A discount on offprints is available to orders placed before print publication. If offprints are not ordered by the date specified, standard reprint pricing will be charged.
Effective immediately, manuscripts dealing with microwave-assisted organic reactions will be considered only if they meet the follwoing criteria:
1. The manuscript must clearly identify the techniques used (sealed vessel, open reaction, dry conditions, reflux conditions, stirring, etc.) and the instruments used, including manufacturer, model number and the built-in method for temperature control.
2. The temperature of the individual reactions must be provided. Reactions are not reproducible without this information and reproducibility of experiments is one of the hallmark criteria for publication in OPPI. Power (wattage) or power settings (percentage of full power) are not acceptable alternatives. Reactions carried out in domestic ovens will be considered for review only if the temperature of the reaction has been determined and authors clearly describe the method used to monitor the temperature.
See the links below for articles from previous issues OPPI to be used as models.
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