Free ACS Citation Generator
Generate accurate ACS Style citations for your chemistry papers.
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ACS Journal Article Citation Generator
Generate →Author-date or superscript. Surname, Initials (semicolon-separated). Journal abbrev. per CASSI.
Salas, J.; Gunther, K.; Smith, R. E. Genetic Determinants of Cardiovascular Resilience. J. Med. Res. 2023, 45, 112–118.
ACS Book Citation Generator
Generate →Author(s). Title, Edition; Publisher: City, Year; Pages.
Morrison, R. T.; Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, 7th ed.; Prentice Hall: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2014; pp 156–180.
ACS Website Citation Generator
Generate →Author(s). Title. URL (accessed Date).
American Chemical Society, "ACS Style Guide," ACS Publications. https://pubs.acs.org/ (accessed Apr 27, 2026).
ACS Conf. Paper
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ACS Thesis
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ACS Report
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ACS Patent
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The Precision of ACS Style
The American Chemical Society (ACS) citation style is the definitive format for publications in chemistry and related sciences. It provides three systems for citing references: superscript numbers, italic numbers in parentheses, and author-date.
The ACS Style Guide ensures consistent formatting across diverse chemical literature, from synthetic methodologies to analytical techniques. Proper citation in chemistry is especially critical for reproducibility and safety verification.
Key Specifications
- 01Three citation systems: superscript, italic numbers, or author-date.
- 02Journal titles abbreviated per CASSI (Chemical Abstracts Service).
- 03Author names: Last name, followed by initials with periods.
- 04DOI required for all electronic journal articles.
- 05Patent citations require patent number and filing date.
Citation Verification
Salas, J.; Gunther, K.; Smith, R. E. Genetic Determinants of Cardiovascular Resilience. J. Med. Res. 2023, 45, 112–118.
NOTE: Author surnames followed by initials with periods. Journal title abbreviated per CASSI.
Morrison, R. T.; Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, 7th ed.; Prentice Hall: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2014; pp 156–180.
NOTE: Edition noted after title. Publisher and location before year.