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
Search for the website
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the ACS formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
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
In-text: (1)
Supplier Technical Resource
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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