The aim of OS Techniques articles is to illustrate important
experimental
techniques that are employed in the synthesis of organic compounds.
The style and format of OS Techniques articles is essentially the same as
for articles describing chemical reactions, and the same requirements for
experimental detail and proof of purity apply. Details on the
requirements for OS Techniques articles can be found in the Instructions
for Authors on the Organic Syntheses website. Authors are required
to submit a procedure checklist and a characterization checklist as well as
NMR spectra files for all products. Prospective authors are referred to
the inaugural OS Techniques article 1 as an example of the style
and format for this category of Organic Syntheses articles.
The Board of Editors welcomes submissions on any experimental technique
with utility in the synthesis of organic compounds. As an option, authors
may gauge the interest of the Board by initially submitting a proposal
http://www.orgsyn.org/instructionspa.aspx
that describes the technique they propose to illustrate and the
substrate(s) they propose to employ in the demonstration of the
experimental operations and procedures.
Appropriate subjects for OS Techniques articles include basic experimental
techniques common to many synthetic organic reactions as well as more
advanced and specialized techniques. It is anticipated that OS Techniques
articles will be a valuable resource for experienced chemists and will also
prove useful in the training of beginning researchers.
The experimental section of an OS Techniques article should describe in
detail the application of the technique to specific, readily available
organic compounds. This is important so that readers can practice and
refine their skill with the technique by repeating the procedures described
in the article and comparing their results to those that are reported by
the authors and were verified by the Organic Syntheses "checkers". In
general, the specific compounds involved in the article should be
commercially available.
Discussion sections are an important part of OS Techniques articles and
should describe background on the technique and comparison (where
appropriate) to alternative techniques that accomplish the same purpose.
The discussion section also provides authors with the opportunity to
provide guidance on decisions that may be required when applying the
technique to compounds other than those described in the article. Authors
are referred to the inaugural OS Techniques article 1 for
further guidance on appropriate subjects to cover in the discussion
section.
1. Senzer, B. D.; Varongchayakul, C.; Danheiser, R. L.; Daniels, B.;
Dong, V. M. Purification of Organic Compounds by Flash Column
Chromatography.Org. Synth. 2025, 102, 276-302, DOI:
10.152271orgsyn.102.0276.