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Molbank Template

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About the Molbank format

Molbank is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Synthesis and biological activity, Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation. Over its lifetime it has published 1,936 papers, which have received 3,080 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Molbank 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inSynthesis and biological activity Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds Synthesis and Biological Evaluation Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Synthesis of Organic Compounds
ISSN1422-8599
Citation impact (2-yr)0.43
h-index15
i10-index40
Article processing charge$541
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereN.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Molbank per year

27
2014
45
2015
41
2016
47
2017
71
2018
61
2019
74
2020
135
2021
225
2022
219
2023
189
2024
171
2025

Citation impact of Molbank by publication year

90
2014
93
2015
105
2016
118
2017
217
2018
178
2019
157
2020
397
2021
413
2022
257
2023
129
2024
56
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Molbank

Bioactive Antidiabetic Flavonoids from the Stem Bark of Cordia dichotoma Forst.: Identification, Docking and ADMET Studies

Nazim Hussain, Bibhuti Bhushan Kakoti, Mithun Rudrapal et al. · 11 Jun 2021

Cordia dichotoma Forst. (F. Boraginaceae) has been traditionally used for the management of a variety of human ailments. In our earlier work, the antidiabetic activity of methanolic bark extract of C. dichotoma (MECD) has been reported. In this paper, two flavonoid molecules were isolated (by column chromatography) and identified (by IR, NMR and mass spectroscopy/spectrometry)…

A-Ring-Modified Triterpenoids and Their Spermidine–Aldimines with Strong Antibacterial Activity

О. Б. Казакова, Jean Michel Brunel, E. F. Khusnutdinova et al. · 6 Sep 2019

Synthesis of A-ring-modified lupane, oleanane and ursane type triterpenoid conjugates with spermidine through an aldimine linkage or diethylentriamine via an amide bond is described. These derivatives were evaluated for their in vitro antimicrobial properties against human pathogens. Except for derivatives 1 and 7, all compounds have moderate to weak minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) against Gram-positive…

2,3-Diaminophenazine

Pandeng Zhou, Hao Liu, Shicheng Chen et al. · 18 Jul 2011

Herein, we synthesized 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP) from o-phenylenediamine (OP) using fungal laccase as a biocatalyst. The conversion ratio of OP monomer was 85% and the yield of the final purified product, DAP, was 63%. The structure of the main product, DAP, was confirmed by using several spectroscopy techniques (UV-VIS, IR, 2D-NMR, and MS).

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Schiff Bases of Isoniazid and Evaluation of Their Anti-Proliferative and Antibacterial Activities

Bayan Ahed Al-Hiyari, Ashok K. Shakya, Rajashri R. Naik et al. · 4 Feb 2021

Three new Schiff bases of isoniazid were synthesized using microwave-assisted synthesis and conventional condensation with aromatic aldehydes. Synthesized compounds were characterized using elemental analysis, IR, NMR, and Mass spectroscopy. Synthesized compounds were evaluated for antiproliferative activity against MCF-7 cell line. The IC50 values were from 125 to 276 µM. The compounds were also evaluated for…

Molbank template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Molbank format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Molbank template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Molbank use?
Molbank uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Molbank 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Molbank?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Molbank document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Molbank template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Molbank format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Molbank?
Molbank - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Molbank PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Molbank template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Molbank template cost?
You can start writing in the Molbank template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Molbank PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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