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Cite a Database Article in ACS Style

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ACS Database Article Format

Smith, J. A. Polymer Synthesis Methods. J. Polym. Sci. 2024. SciFinder database. https://scifinder.cas.org/ (accessed June 30, 2026).

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Articles and records retrieved from databases such as SciFinder, Reaxys, or PubChem may need to be cited directly. The ACS format includes the author(s), the article title, the database name, the year, and the access information.

Key Formatting Tips

  • 1Name the specific database (SciFinder, Reaxys, etc.)
  • 2Include a URL with access date
  • 3If the article also has a DOI, use the DOI instead