Analytical Chemistry - Manuscript Submission Requirements

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Analytical Chemistry manuscript submission requirements cover complete cover letter elements, clear research abstract structure, safety disclosures, formatting guidance for graphics and tables of contents, and strict word-count limits by manuscript type. The guidelines define journal scope across all branches of analytical chemistry, including theoretical and experimental work, and describe how submissions are screened for originality and ethics. Administrative obligations include preprint and prior-consideration statements, plagiarism screening, agreement on manuscript transfer, funding disclosure, and ORCID submission, plus correspondence to the Editor-in-Chief with full author contact information.

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Manuscript Submission Requirements Checklist

Cover Letter Requirements

Abstract Requirements

Safety and Experimental Hazards

References and Graphics Formatting

Table of Contents Graphic Specifications

Manuscript Word Count Limits

Administrative Considerations

Journal Scope and Manuscript Types

Article, Technical Note, Letter, Comment, Tutorial Definitions

Last updated: August 27, 2026 View the latest guidelines online Manuscript Submission Requirements Checklist Scope: original knowledge in all branches of analytical chemistry Cover Letter: include the full manuscript title, the name and complete contact information of the corresponding author, the name(s) of any other author(s), a statement ofwhy the paper is appropriate for Analytical Chemistry, a description of any Supporting Information for Publication and/or for Review Only Material, 4 or more individuals competent to review the manuscript, and any related or prior work that should be disclosed to the Editor in advance Abstract: describe briefly and clearly the purpose of the research, the principal results, and the major conclusions Safety: declare any unexpected, new, and/or significant hazards or risks associated with the reported work, to be included in the Experimental Section of the full article and included in the main text of a letter References: provide in the appropriate format: for example Ho, M.; Pemberton, J. E. Alkyl Chain Conformation of Octadecylsilane Stationary Phases by Raman Spectroscopy. 1. Temperature Dependence. Anal. Chem. 1998, 70, 4915–4920. Graphics: attention to readability: check font size and minimize inset figures Table of contents graphic: required with the following dimensions: 8.25 cm by 4.45 cm (3.25 in by 1.75 in) Manuscript word count limits: Article: up to 10,000 words, Technical Note: up to 5,000 words, Letter: up to 4,000 words, Comment: up to 3,000 words, Tutorials: up to 8,000 words, Perspective: up to 10,000 words. In exceptional cases, justification for longer manuscripts will be considered. It is not acceptable to place important details of the experiments in the Supporting Information (SI) in order to circumvent these length guidelines. Administrative considerations: Outside of a preprint server, your paper must not be considered or published elsewhere, and information on whether the paper has been previously considered or posted elsewhere must be provided; manuscripts will be screened with plagiarism software; consider whether you agree to manuscript transfer; do not forget to list funding sources and your ORCID iD. Correspondence to the Editor-in-Chief should be addressed to: Jonathan V. Sweedler, Editor-in-Chief, Analytical Chemistry Department of Chemistry, 63-5, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 217-244-7866 Fax: 217-265-6290 Email: [eic@anchem.acs.org](eic@anchem.acs.org) Scope of the Journal The Most Cited Journal in Analytical Chemistry* Analytical Chemistry is a peer-reviewed research journal that is devoted to the dissemination of new and original knowledge in all branches of analytical chemistry. Fundamental articles may address the general principles of chemical measurement science without directly studying existing analytical methodology as long as what is discussed relates to an important chemical parameter. Articles may be theoretical or they may report experimental results. They may contribute to any phase of analytical operations including sampling, measurements, and data analysis; the articles should target fields including, but not limited to, bioanalytical chemistry, bioengineering, chemical analysis, environmental sciences, forensics and medical sciences. Topics commonly include chemical reactions and selectivity, chemometrics and data processing, electrochemistry, elemental and molecular characterization, imaging, instrumentation, mass spectrometry, microscale and nanoscale systems, -omics, sensing, separations, spectroscopy, and surface analysis. Papers dealing with established analytical methods need to offer a significantly improved, original application of the method. Research manuscripts include Letters, Technical Notes and Articles. The journal also publishes Tutorials, Perspectives, and Reviews. Tutorials are written for the generalist and are intended to broaden readers’professional interes

FAQs

What must be included in the cover letter for an Analytical Chemistry submission?

The cover letter must include the full manuscript title, corresponding author details, all author names and contact information, justification for relevance to Analytical Chemistry, descriptions of supporting information, at least four qualified reviewers, and any related or prior work to disclose in advance.

What should the abstract include?

The abstract must briefly and clearly describe the research purpose, principal results, and major conclusions.

What are the word-count limits and how should authors handle exceptions?

Limits depend on manuscript type: Article up to 10,000 words, Technical Note up to 5,000, Letter up to 4,000, Comment up to 3,000, Tutorials up to 8,000, and Perspectives up to 10,000. Longer submissions require justification, and important experimental details must not be shifted into Supporting Information to bypass limits.

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