Angewandte Chemie International Edition, with its excellent Impact Factor of 10.879 (2008) strengthens its leading position among the general chemistry journals. It is one of the prime chemistry journals in the world, with an Impact Factor higher than those of comparable journals.

Moreover, it is the only journal in the field delivering a stimulating mixture of Review Articles, Highlights and Communications weekly. The Reviews summarize the important results of recent research on topical subjects in all branches of chemistry, point to unresolved problems and discuss possible developments. The Highlights provide concise evaluations of current trends in chemical research. The Communications are critically selected and report on the latest research results, making the journal indispensable to the chemist who wants to stay well informed. Angewandte Chemie International Edition also regularly publishes Nobel lectures in chemistry and related fields.