RSC Website Citation Generator
Cite chemistry websites, laboratory pages, data resources, and online technical material in Royal Society of Chemistry style.
How to cite a website in RSC
Search for the website
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the RSC formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
Copy the formatted result
Get the complete RSC citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.
RSC Website Citation Format
Website or Online Source:
Author/Organization, Website Name, URL, accessed Month Day, Year.
RSC Website Citation Examples
Research Society Website
In-text: 1
Chemistry Resource Page
In-text: 2
Examples formatted in RSC style
Handling Special Cases
Organization as Author
Chemistry websites are often published by societies, labs, universities, or suppliers. Use the organisation as author when no individual author is shown.
Sigma-Aldrich, Safety data sheet resources, https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/, accessed Mar. 9, 2026.Access Date
RSC-style website references often depend on an access date because online chemistry content can change over time.
ChemSpider, Compound database, https://www.chemspider.com/, accessed Mar. 9, 2026.Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a website in RSC style?
RSC website references generally use the author or organisation, website title or page title, URL, and an access date. CiteMe formats those parts for you automatically.
Can I cite chemistry databases and laboratory websites in RSC format?
Yes. This page is suitable for chemistry society pages, lab resources, supplier documentation, and other online chemistry sources.
Is this RSC website citation generator free?
Yes. You can generate RSC website references for online chemistry material without paying.
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