The Essential Membership:
American Chemical Society
Thank you for exploring the benefits of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Activate your membership today to receive access to industry-leading publications and resources, leadership development platforms, and a network of peers who share your passion for chemistry.
For more information, download the 2022 Guide to Membership (PDF).
To get started, follow these two easy steps!
STEP ONE
Set Up Your ACS ID Now

Setting up your ACS ID begins your membership process by gathering your basic information and assigning you a unique ACS identification number. If you have a CS Paragon Plus account, you will be able to link it to your ACS ID for all your ACS Journal publishing and reviewing activities.
STEP TWO
Pick Your Membership Package

After your ACS ID information has been entered, you will choose your level of membership. The information you entered for your ACS ID will pre-populate the membership form. Once you have chosen your benefits package and checked out, you are an ACS Member!
Some Benefits of an ACS Membership
With an included subscription to C&EN magazine, ACS publications and resources alert you to new developments in chemistry as a whole, and in your area of specialization.
Network with business leaders in chemistry through ACS to grow your business and exchange knowledge.
Improve your leadership skills in today’s global economy with in-person and online ACS Leadership Development courses.
Membership gives you access to the C&EN jobs database, career consulting, ACS Reports and Publications, discounts on personal services, and more.
Sign up for an ACS ID and choose your benefits package to activate your ACS Membership!
Choose Your Benefits Package
Members receive unique opportunities to accelerate research and support their careers. With a selection of benefits packages, you decide how to best utilize our industry-critical resources and tools. Members stay in step with the general and specialized research that is important to them, with exclusive access to:

  • Journals
  • eBooks
  • Scientific programs
  • Chemical & Engineering News
Join Our Community of Chemistry Professionals
With a membership of more than 150,000 in 140 countries, ACS is an active global chemistry community.
ACS facilitates hundreds of webinars presented by subject matter experts in the chemical industry to ACS members.
With ACS, members have a league of fellow professionals at their fingertips, available to exchange knowledge.
Free career workshops and networking for mid-career chemistry professionals are invaluable benefits of ACS membership.
To get started, create an ACS ID and then choose your benefits package.
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