ACS Journal Citation Generator for Chemistry Articles
Format chemistry journal articles in ACS style with numbered references, CASSI journal abbreviations, DOI support, and chemistry-friendly author formatting.
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How to cite a journal article in ACS
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ACS Journal Article Citation Format
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ACS Journal Article Citation Examples
Journal Article with DOI
In-text: 1
Journal Article without DOI
In-text: 2
Article with Multiple Authors
In-text: 3
Communication / Letter
In-text: 4
Review Article
In-text: 5
Examples formatted in ACS style
Handling Special Cases
CASSI Journal Abbreviations
ACS references use Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index abbreviations for journal names. Keep the standard abbreviation used by the journal or database.
DOI-First Discovery
Chemistry papers are often best found and cited through DOI metadata. If a DOI is available, it is usually the fastest route to a complete ACS citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I format a DOI in ACS style?
In ACS format, include the DOI at the end of the reference preceded by "DOI:" — for example, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2024.00001. Some journals prefer the full URL format: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2024.00001. Always include DOIs when available as they provide permanent links.
How do I abbreviate journal names in ACS?
ACS uses CASSI (CAS Source Index) abbreviations for journal names, which differ from NLM abbreviations used in AMA. For example, "Journal of the American Chemical Society" becomes "J. Am. Chem. Soc." and "Angewandte Chemie International Edition" becomes "Angew. Chem., Int. Ed."
How do I format author names in ACS journal citations?
Use last name followed by a comma and initials with periods: Smith, A. B. Separate multiple authors with semicolons: Smith, A. B.; Johnson, C. D.; Williams, E. F. This differs from AMA, which omits periods, and APA, which uses an ampersand before the last author.
How do I format volume and page numbers in ACS?
The year is bold, the volume is italicized, and pages follow after a comma. Example: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 1234-1245. Note the comma between volume and pages, and no issue number in parentheses unlike AMA.
Do I include the issue number in ACS journal citations?
ACS journal citations typically do not include the issue number — only the volume and page range. The format is: Year, Volume, Pages. This is a key difference from AMA format, which includes the issue number in parentheses.
How do I cite an article with many authors in ACS?
The ACS Style Guide generally requires listing all authors. However, some ACS journals allow abbreviation after a certain number of authors. When in doubt, list all authors separated by semicolons. Check specific journal guidelines for their policy.
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