MCAT Organic Chemistry Review: For MCAT 2015 (Graduate School Test Preparation) - P.J. Alaimo, Ph.D. 2015
Summary of Reactions
Oxidation of Alcohols


Hydride Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones

Reduction of Carboxylic Acids

Grignard Reagent Formation
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Grignard Reaction

Protection of Alcohols

Acetal Formation

Cyanohydrin Formation

Imine Formation

Enamine Formation

Aldol Condensation

Decarboxylation

Esterification

Saponification

Strecker Synthesis of Amino Acids

Gabriel Malonic Ester Synthesis of Amino Acids

