Start an ACS citation generator

Paste a DOI or article details to draft an ACS-style chemistry reference for a journal article, patent, website, book, preprint, or dataset.

Opens the ACS generator with DOI, journal article, patent, website, and reference-list tools.

Manual review warning: generated citations are formatting drafts. Check author names, journal abbreviations, ACS requirements, DOI links, and your instructor or target journal rules before submission.

  • ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication patterns
  • Last updated: 2026-07-26
  • DOI metadata support via Crossref
  • Not affiliated with the American Chemical Society

Example inputs and ACS-style outputs

Use these as quick calibration examples before pasting your own source details.

Journal article
Input
DOI: 10.1038/nature05058
Output
Whitesides, G. M. The Origins and the Future of Microfluidics. Nature 2006, 442, 368-373. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05058.
Website
Input
NIOSH benzene page + accessed June 7, 2026
Output
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Benzene. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0049.html (accessed June 7, 2026).
Patent
Input
Goodenough, Mizushima; US Patent 4,357,215
Output
Goodenough, J. B.; Mizushima, K. Electrochemical Cell with Lithium Cobalt Oxide Cathode. US Patent 4,357,215, November 2, 1982. University of Oxford. https://patents.google.com/patent/US4357215A/en.

Chemistry citation generators

Choose a citation workflow and open the matching tool. Each page includes examples, format notes, in-text citation support, and export options where relevant.

ACS Citation Generator

Create ACS reference list entries and in-text citations for chemistry papers, lab reports, patents, websites, books, and DOI sources.

Journal Article Citation

Format ACS journal article references with authors, article title, journal abbreviation, year, volume, pages, and DOI.

Patent Citation

Build chemistry and materials patent citations with inventors, patent number, assignee, country or patent office, publication date, and URL.

DOI Citation

Use DOI-based metadata for journal articles, datasets, preprints, and other chemistry sources that need persistent identifiers.

In-text Citation

Generate ACS in-text citations as superscript numbers, italic numbers in parentheses, or author-date references.

Reference List Tools

Save citations locally in the browser and export reference lists as RTF, TXT, BibTeX, or RIS.

RSC Citation Generator

Use RSC-style templates, copyable journal and website examples, and ACS/RSC/Nature comparison notes for chemistry references.

Nature Citation Generator

Format Nature-style numbered references with compact article examples, DOI checks, and comparison notes for ACS and RSC.

Common ACS citation workflows

Move from source examples to DOI lookup, reference-list export, and optional human cleanup without leaving the chemistry citation toolset.

Find the right ACS source typeCompare journal, patent, website, book, preprint, dataset, and in-text citation examples before choosing a generator tab.Import DOI metadataUse DOI details from Crossref when a chemistry article, preprint, or dataset has a persistent identifier.Build a reference listAdd multiple ACS references locally in your browser and export the list as RTF, TXT, BibTeX, or RIS.Check citations before submissionRequest citation-formatting support for ACS references, DOI links, patent fields, and consistency checks.

ACS citation guides

Use these focused guides for common chemistry citation questions before formatting the final reference in the generator.

How to cite a patent in ACS styleA step-by-step ACS patent citation guide for inventors, assignees, patent numbers, dates, and URLs.How to cite a website in ACS styleLearn when to include author, page title, website name, URL, and access date for ACS web references.ACS journal article citation formatA focused guide to ACS journal article references, journal abbreviations, volume, pages, and DOI links.ACS DOI citation guideUse DOI metadata carefully for journal articles, datasets, preprints, and chemistry sources.ACS reference list cleanup checklistCheck source types, DOI links, journal abbreviations, patent fields, and in-text citation consistency.

Quick answer: start with a DOI or journal article

For a journal paper, paste the DOI into the ACS citation generator or choose Journal Article and enter authors, article title, journal abbreviation, year, volume, issue when needed, pages, and DOI. Review the imported Crossref fields before copying. Use the examples page when you are unsure which source type or field order applies.

Start the ACS reference generatorPaste a DOI or article details and create a matching reference and in-text citation. Journal article input guideCheck authors, title, journal abbreviation, year, volume, pages, and DOI fields. Compare copyable examplesReview journal, DOI, website, patent, book, preprint, and in-text examples before generating.

FAQ

Start with the right input, then review the draft before submission.

What does this ACS citation generator do?
It turns DOI or source details into an ACS-style reference draft for journal articles, patents, websites, books, preprints, datasets, and matching in-text citations.
How do I start from a DOI or journal article?
Paste a DOI such as 10.1038/nature05058 into the ACS generator, or choose Journal Article and enter authors, article title, journal, year, volume, pages, and DOI. Review imported metadata before copying.
Can I use it as an ACS reference generator?
Yes. Generate each source, add it to the local reference list, then export the finished ACS references as RTF, TXT, BibTeX, or RIS.
Are generated ACS citations ready to submit?
They are formatting drafts. Check author order, journal abbreviation, DOI, patent fields, access dates, and the current requirements from your instructor or target journal before submission.

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Journal abbreviation lookup

Chemistry journal abbreviation support beyond the starter list.

Need a chemistry reference list checked before submission?

Get ACS references reviewed for formatting, DOI links, patent fields, journal abbreviations, and consistency. This is citation formatting support only, not paper writing.

View reference cleanup options

Open project and launch notes

Chem Citation Tools is maintained as an independent chemistry citation project. The public repository is available for issue tracking, transparency, and future community feedback.

GitHub repositoryView the source repository and project README.
Product HuntPublic launch link will be added here after Product Hunt creates the public post URL.

Sources and method

Citation examples are maintained from public ACS citation patterns and checked against authoritative identifier and metadata sources.