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Research figures templates

8 templates · 3 free to download · for graduate students and research chemists

Templates for research figures: retrosynthesis and multistep synthesis schemes, a protecting groups cheat sheet, SAR tables, graphical abstracts (TOC graphics), amide coupling, reaction optimisation tables and substrate scope grids, laid out the way journals expect.

Retrosynthesis scheme template previewRetrosynthesis schemeFreeMultistep synthesis scheme template previewMultistep synthesis schemeFreeProtecting groups cheat sheet template previewProtecting groups cheat sheetFreeSAR table template previewSAR tablePremiumGraphical abstract (TOC) template previewGraphical abstract (TOC)PremiumAmide coupling: EDC/HOBt template previewAmide coupling: EDC/HOBtPremiumReaction optimisation table template previewReaction optimisation tablePremiumSubstrate scope grid template previewSubstrate scope gridPremium

Frequently asked questions

Are the research figure templates suitable for journals?

They follow common ACS and RSC figure conventions (scheme layout, numbered compounds, condition text above and below arrows). Export as SVG or PDF for the final figure.

Can I replace the example compounds?

Yes. Every structure, number and table cell can be edited in MolDraw.

Are the research figures templates free?

3 of the 8 research figures templates are free to download. All of them can be previewed here and opened and edited in MolDraw; downloading the premium ones is part of MolDraw Pro.

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