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Synthesis: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Synthesis, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $13.49, median 1 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 21/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $8.14 – $30.67 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 3% |
| Books on the list | 86 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 1% of the parent category Organic (70), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 99% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 1 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- Only 3% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 82% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Synthesis best sellers
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The Chemists’ Cookbook: A practical handbook of 201 named reactions for advanced students and researchers of synthetic organic chemistry (NROChemistry)
by Lluís Llorens Palomo
- List rank#1
- Price$38.22
- Rating4.8
- Reviews35
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Hexagonal Ruled Graph Paper Notebook (Gray Feint): Professional Ruled Hexagon Grid Pattern (120 Pages, 8.5 x 11 in) for Organic Chemistry, Creative Design & Geometric Illustration
by Shard Symphony
- List rank#2
- Price$7.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews8
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Classics in Total Synthesis: Targets, Strategies, Methods
by K. C. Nicolaou
- List rank#3
- Price$113
- Rating4.6
- Reviews38
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Peptides Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding, Synthesizing, and Applying Peptides in Science and Wellness
by Health Point Publications
- List rank#4
- Price$17.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews35
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The Logic of Chemical Synthesis
by E. J. Corey
- List rank#5
- Price$132
- Rating4.5
- Reviews32
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Named Reactions Handbook & Quiz: Practical handbook of 102 named reactions for advanced chemistry students and researchers - Volume 1 (NROChemistry)
by Lluís Llorens Palomo
- List rank#6
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews4
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Unlocking Methylene Blue: Innovative Protocols for Mitochondrial Health, Cognitive Support, and Immune Strength – Your Path to Longevity and Self-Managed Wellness
by Linden Hayes
- List rank#7
- Price$16.97
- Rating4.0
- Reviews81
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Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes
by Richard Turton
- List rank#8
- Price-
- Rating4.5
- Reviews13
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Drug Synthesis: 4,5,6-TM-DMT; 4‑(2‑Ethoxyhexyl)amphetamine, and 4-HO-Isoprenylamphetamine novel synthesis contribution: Furious Acid Publication
by furious acid
- List rank#9
- Price$35
- Reviews-
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CHEM 2212L Laboratory Manual: University of Georgia Spring 2025
by Dr. Richard William Morrison
- List rank#10
- Price$39.99
- Rating2.5
- Reviews15
FAQ
Is Synthesis a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 21/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1 reviews and sells for $13.49.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Synthesis?
The median best seller has 1 reviews, and 100% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Synthesis best sellers cost?
The median price is $13.49; half of the best sellers are priced between $8.14 and $30.67.
Can new books break into Synthesis?
3% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.