Angewandte Chemie, with its excellent Impact Factor of 13.455 (2011) is maintaining its leading position among the general chemistry journals. It appears weekly in a highly optimized, reader-friendly format; new articles appear online almost every day. 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.

Join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of Angewandte Chemie in 2013. The anniversary symposium will take place on March 12th, 2013 in Berlin and will feature eleven world-famous speakers, including three Nobel Laureates. The 125th volume of Angewandte Chemie begins with a special issue featuring a wide range of contributions from Nobel Laureates as well as past and present members of the Editorial and International Advisory Boards. A second special issue will coincide with the Anniversary Symposium and will feature contributions from the speakers.

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