Free ACS Citation Generator
ACS 3rd edition is the numbered citation standard for chemistry journals and publications. CiteMe formats ACS references automatically from 10+ scholarly databases — paste a DOI, URL, or search by topic for formatted chemistry citations instantly.
How to use the ACS citation generator
Search your source in ACS
Enter a title, DOI, URL, ISBN, or author name to find the right source in real academic databases.
Verify the metadata
Check author names, year, title, and source details before copying the final citation.
Copy the citation and in-text format
Get the full ACS reference plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format instantly.
Why Use Our ACS Citation Generator?
Real Academic Databases
Search 250M+ works from OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and CrossRef. Every citation is real and verifiable with DOI links.
ACS 3rd Edition Compliant
Formatted according to the ACS Style Guide, 3rd edition. Numbered references with proper journal abbreviations.
Chemistry-Focused
Optimized for chemistry papers. Handles journal abbreviations, DOIs, and chemical formulas in titles.
Export Options
Copy formatted citations or export to BibTeX/RIS for use with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and other reference managers.
ACS Citation Examples
Journal Article
In-text: (1)
Book
In-text: (2)
Examples formatted in ACS 3rd Edition
ACS In-Text Citations
Superscript Numbers
Superscript numbers in the text:
...as shown in recent studies.¹Italic Numbers
Or italic numbers in parentheses:
...as shown in recent studies (1).Frequently Asked Questions
What is ACS citation style?
ACS (American Chemical Society) style is a numbered citation format used in chemistry publications. References are numbered in order of appearance and can use superscript or italic parenthetical numbers.
Is this ACS citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free ACS citations with a generous free tier.
How accurate is this ACS generator?
Very accurate. We format according to The ACS Style Guide, 3rd edition, with proper journal abbreviations.
Does ACS use author names or numbers for in-text citations?
ACS uses numbered in-text citations, either as superscript or italic numbers in parentheses. The specific format depends on the journal.
How does ACS abbreviate journal names?
ACS uses Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index (CASSI) abbreviations for journal names. Our generator handles this automatically.
Common ACS citation mistakes
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Open mistakes guide →Cite by Source Type in ACS
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Journal Article citations
Format chemistry journal articles in ACS style with numbered references, CASSI journal abbreviations, DOI support, and chemistry-friendly author formatting.
PDF citations
Cite chemistry PDFs, technical reports, white papers, safety documents, and downloadable research files in ACS format.
Website citations
Cite chemistry websites, laboratory pages, supplier documentation, and online technical resources in ACS 3rd edition format.
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