Synthesis and Characterization Rigor (jacs-methods)

When to trigger

• New compounds are reported and you must confirm full characterization
• A reviewer could ask "is this compound pure?" or "where is the X-ray?"
• A mechanism is claimed but only proposed, not tested
• Catalysis scope/selectivity is reported and controls are unclear

Characterization rigor by claim type

JACS requires that claims are fully supported by characterization data and appropriate controls. Match the data package to what you assert.

Every new, isolable compound