ACS - Websites & Online Sources

ACS Website Citation Generator

Cite chemistry websites, laboratory pages, supplier documentation, and online technical resources in ACS 3rd edition format.

How to cite a website in ACS

1

Search for the website

Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.

2

Check the ACS formatting fields

Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.

3

Copy the formatted result

Get the complete ACS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.

ACS Website Citation Format

Website or Technical Resource:

Author/Organization. "Page Title." Website Name. URL (accessed Mon Day, Year).

ACS Website Citation Examples

Chemistry Society Website

American Chemical Society. "ACS Publications." ACS. https://pubs.acs.org (accessed Mar. 9, 2026).

In-text: (1)

Supplier Technical Resource

Sigma-Aldrich. "Solvent drying guide." Merck Sigma-Aldrich. https://www.sigmaaldrich.com (accessed Mar. 9, 2026).

In-text: (2)

Examples formatted in ACS style

Handling Special Cases

Organization as Author

Chemistry websites are often published by societies, laboratories, universities, or suppliers. Use the organization as the author when no person is listed.

IUPAC. "Gold Book." IUPAC. https://goldbook.iupac.org (accessed Mar. 9, 2026).

No Publication Date

If the page does not show a publication date, rely on the title, organization, URL, and access date.

ChemSpider. "Chemical structure database." ChemSpider. https://www.chemspider.com (accessed Mar. 9, 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a website in ACS format?

ACS website citations usually include the author or organization, page title, website name, URL, and an access date. CiteMe formats those parts automatically.

Can I cite chemistry databases, supplier pages, and lab websites in ACS style?

Yes. This page is built for chemistry workflows that use society pages, lab resources, product documentation, supplier pages, and online technical material.

Is this ACS website citation generator free?

Yes. You can generate ACS website references for online chemistry sources without paying.

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