ACS Citation Generator
Generate accurate American Chemical Society citations instantly. Search real academic databases and get perfectly formatted references.
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Why Use Our ACS Citation Generator?
Real Academic Databases
Search 250M+ works from OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and CrossRef. Every ACS citation is real and verifiable.
3rd Edition Compliant
Automatically formatted according to the latest American Chemical Society guidelines. No manual formatting needed.
Instant Results
Get perfectly formatted ACS citations in seconds. Just search by topic, title, author, or DOI.
Copy & Paste Ready
Citations are formatted with proper italics, punctuation, and hanging indents. Ready to paste into your paper.
Example ACS Citation
Example formatted in American Chemical Society (3rd Edition)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ACS Citation Generator free?
Yes, CiteMe offers a free tier with 10 citations per month. You can generate ACS citations instantly without creating an account. For unlimited citations, upgrade to Pro.
How accurate is the ACS citation generator?
Very accurate. CiteMe searches real academic databases (OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, CrossRef) and formats citations according to the official 3rd Edition guidelines. Unlike AI chatbots, we never generate fake citations.
What sources can I cite in ACS format?
You can cite virtually any source: journal articles, books, websites, conference papers, theses, reports, videos, podcasts, and more. Just enter your search query or paste a DOI/URL.
Can I export ACS citations to Word or Google Docs?
Yes! Simply copy the formatted citation and paste it into your document. CiteMe also supports BibTeX and RIS export for reference managers like Zotero and Mendeley.
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