Can I use the ACS generator after reading this guide?

Yes. Each guide links to the matching ACS citation generator page for formatting the final reference.

Is Chem Citation Tools affiliated with the American Chemical Society?

No. Chem Citation Tools is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with the American Chemical Society.

Should generated ACS citations be reviewed?

Yes. Review generated citations against your instructor, department, or target journal requirements before submission.

How to Cite a Website in ACS Style

ACS website citation format

ACS website citations should identify the author or organization, page title, website name, URL, and access date. Access dates matter because web pages can change.

ACS website citation template

Author or Organization. Page Title. Website Name. URL (accessed Month Day, Year).

ACS website citation example

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).

When to include an access date

Include an access date for web pages that can change over time, especially chemical safety pages, product documentation, database pages, and institutional resources.

Common ACS website citation mistakes

Using only the home page URL instead of the exact page consulted.
Leaving out the access date for a changing web source.
Treating a PDF report as a generic web page when it has a report author or publisher.

Related ACS tools

Use these pages to turn the guide into a formatted ACS reference or a complete reference list.

Website DOI Examples Reference List

ACS citation guides

These focused guides answer long-tail ACS citation questions and link back to the matching generator when you are ready to format a reference.

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.

Sources and method

Citation examples are maintained from public ACS citation patterns and checked against authoritative identifier and metadata sources. Always follow the final requirements from your instructor, department, or target journal.

ACS Guide to Scholarly CommunicationPrimary style guide for ACS scholarly writing and reference patterns.
Crossref REST APIDOI metadata source used when the tool imports article details from a DOI.
DOI Foundation HandbookBackground on DOI identifiers and persistent links.
Google PatentsPublic patent records used as a practical source for patent numbers and stable patent pages.
ChemRxivCommon chemistry preprint source that often supplies DOI-backed records.
Royal Society of Chemistry author guidanceRSC publisher guidance used as a starting point for RSC reference-format checks.
Nature Portfolio author guidanceNature Portfolio author information used as a starting point for Nature-style reference checks.

Editorial review

Last reviewed: July 26, 2026. Chem Citation Tools is an independent educational project for chemistry citation workflows. The site is not affiliated with the American Chemical Society, and generated citations should be reviewed before academic or journal submission.

FAQ

Can I generate the citation after reading this guide?: Yes. Use the related generator links above to create the final ACS reference.
Is this an official ACS page?: No. Chem Citation Tools is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with the American Chemical Society.
Should I review citations before submission?: Yes. Always compare generated citations with your instructor, department, or target journal requirements.