How to cite a book in ACS
The ACS format for a book, as a template and a real example. Fill in your own source in the generator below.
ACS
Surname, G. Title of Book, 2nd ed.; Publisher: City, 2024.
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Atkins, P.; de Paula, J.; Keeler, J. Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 11th ed.; Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2018.
ACS book rules
- Surname, initials; semicolons between authors.
- Title in italics and title case.
- Edition, then “; Publisher: City, Year”.
- Add chapter pages if you use only part of the book.
ACS book citation generator
Paste a DOI or ISBN, or type the details. The in-text marker appears under the reference.
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Atkins, P.; de Paula, J.; Keeler, J. Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 11th ed.; Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2018.
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¹ or (1)Questions about ACS books
How do I cite a book in ACS style?
Author, A. A. Title of Book, xth ed.; Publisher: City, Year.
How do I cite a chapter in an edited book in ACS?
Author, A. Chapter Title. In Book Title; Editor, E., Ed.; Publisher: City, Year; pp xx–xx.