New Thematic Series in the Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry

"Organo-fluorine chemistry II"

We are pleased to announce "Organo-fluorine chemistry II" as new Thematic Series in the Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry. The guest editor for this series is Professor David O'Hagan, University of St. Andrews.

The introduction of fluorine remains an important specialism in organic chemistry for modulating the physical properties of molecules involved in programmes ranging from bioorganic chemistry to performance materials. Consequently fluorinated organics are of major commercial significance to the pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials and polymer industries with the fluorine fine chemicals industry servicing these industrial sectors. New innovations and insights into the synthesis and the nature and behaviour of organo-fluorine compounds continue to intrigue and this Thematic Series offers a glimpse into the level of activity in the area.

The first “Organo-fluorine chemistry” series in 2008 presented ten contributions representing a wide range of this chemistry and this series continues that trend exploring the synthesis and properties of a new range of organo-fluorine compounds. This subject is now firmly embedded as a special interest area of the Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry. Contributions have been received from research groups in Australia, China, Germany, Japan, North America, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, representing a particularly international research community. The number of published articles will increase over the next months.