Journal profile · Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE
ISSN 0026-9247 · eISSN 1434-4475 · Springer Vienna · AUSTRIA · Monthly · Founded 1880
MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE: CAS Zone 4 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.18; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,890; median 79 days to acceptance (93 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 137 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE is published by Springer Vienna and is in Zone 4 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis and Chemical Synthesis and Reactions, together about 21% of its articles. Its main subfields are Organic Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
"Monatshefte für Chemie/Chemical Monthly" was originally conceived as an Austrian journal of chemistry. It has evolved into an international journal covering all branches of chemistry. Featuring the most recent advances in research in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic, medicinal, organic, physical, structural, and theoretical chemistry, Chemical Monthly publishes refereed original papers and a section entitled "Short Communications". Reviews, symposia in print, and issues devoted to special fields will also be considered. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and short communications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Peter GärtnerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Austria 31, Germany 7, Italy 2, Slovakia 2, United States 1 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Inorganic and Organometallic ChemistryChemistry7.5%
- Chemical Synthesis and AnalysisBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.2%
- Chemical Synthesis and ReactionsChemistry6.3%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry5.3%
- Synthesis and Reactions of Organic CompoundsChemistry5.2%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry5.2%
- Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic CompoundsChemistry5%
- Synthesis and Biological EvaluationChemistry4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.18LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58LetPub ·
- h-index
- 97OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,005OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.09OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 27.93%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 130LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 475,600Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 18,051 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 | 25 | 18 |
| 2025 | 137 | 33 | 207 |
| 2024 | 133 | 47 | 552 |
| 2023 | 122 | 52 | 908 |
| 2022 | 134 | 38 | 1,046 |
| 2021 | 168 | 34 | 1,512 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
79 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 51 days – 110 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 24 days (93 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 108 days
- Sample
- 93 articles with submission and acceptance dates (266 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3.3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,890 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted4
- letterThe journal publishes original papers, short communications, and review articles in English. Manuscripts devoted to the deposition of structures or physical dat…Length not stated
- original paperThe journal publishes original papers, short communications, and review articles in English. Manuscripts devoted to the deposition of structures or physical dat…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal publishes original papers, short communications, and review articles in English. Manuscripts devoted to the deposition of structures or physical dat…Length not stated
- short communicationThe journal publishes original papers, short communications, and review articles in English. Manuscripts devoted to the deposition of structures or physical dat…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Originality and exclusivity required Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data transparency expected Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
COPE member journal Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permissions required for previously published material Model summary
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Reviewer suggestions welcome Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening software may be used Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Vienna
- Country or region
- AUSTRIA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1880
- ISSN
- 0026-9247
- Electronic ISSN
- 1434-4475
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 157, Issue 9 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE
What CAS zone is MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE is in Zone 4 of Chemistry, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.18; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 97.
How long does peer review take at MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE?
Based on the dates recorded on 93 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 79 days (interquartile range 51–110 days); authors report an average review time of about 3.3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Austria (31), Germany (7) and Italy (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE open access, and what is the APC?
MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,890.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .