Aldrichimica Acta
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Aldrichimica Acta is a
open access. In 2015, the Acta was ranked #1 among journals in the field of organic chemistry by impact factor.[2]
History
In 1968, Aldrich Chemical Company published Volume 1, Number 1 edition of Aldrichimica Acta. The Acta both replaced Klarindex Sheets as a scientific journal meant specifically to keep chemists informed, as well as complemented the company's world-famous annual catalog, the Aldrich Handbook of Fine Chemicals. Aldrich founder
Merck KGaA
in 2015, the journal has retained its name.
Artwork
Not only did Alfred Bader believe that science and art are miscible, but he saw art as an essential component of the journal.[3] As an avid art collector, he used pieces within his personal collection for the covers of the journal. Each edition of Aldrichimica Acta contains a unique piece of art on the cover, as well a description on the inside to give the reader more information.
References
- ^ Journal Citation Reports, 2015
- ^ "Chemical synthesis". Aldrichimica Acta. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ^ "Sigma Aldrich". Archived from the original on 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2016-08-12.