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The American Chemical Society is a scientific society supporting research and education in chemistry, founded on 6 April 1876 at a meeting of chemists at the University of the City of New York, now New York University. It is one of the world's largest scientific societies and publishes dozens of peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Chemical Society, founded in 1879.

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Founded YearSourced to the subject's own account
1876 1
Founded DateSourced to the subject's own account
1876-04-06 1
FounderSourced to the subject's own account
No single founder; founded at a meeting of chemists at the University of the City of New York, now New York University 1
SeatSourced to the subject's own account
Washington, D.C., United States 1
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1. American Chemical Society (Wikipedia)
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The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University.
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1. American Chemical Society (Wikipedia)
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On April 6, 1876, during a meeting of chemists at the University of the City of New York, now New York University, the American Chemical Society was founded.
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1. American Chemical Society (Wikipedia)
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Washington, D.C.
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