MCAT Organic Chemistry for MCAT- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Structure and Bonding in Organic Compounds
- Functional Groups and their Properties
- Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
- Isomerism in Organic Compounds
- Acids and Bases in Organic Chemistry
- Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics
- Substitution and Elimination Reactions
- Addition and Elimination Reactions
- Oxidation and Reduction Reactions in Organic Chemistry
MCAT Nucleic Acids, Lipids, and Carbohydrates- Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids
- DNA Replication and Repair
- RNA Transcription and Translation
- Genetic Code and Gene Expression
- Lipids: Structure, Classification, and Functions
- Carbohydrates: Structure, Classification, and Functions
- Metabolism of Nucleic Acids, Lipids, and Carbohydrates
- Regulation of Nucleic Acid, Lipid, and Carbohydrate Metabolism
MCAT Stereochemistry- Introduction to Stereochemistry
- Chirality and Enantiomers
- Stereoisomerism: Diastereomers and Meso Compounds
- Optical Activity and Polarimetry
- Stereoselective Reactions
- Fischer and Newman Projections
- Conformational Analysis
MCAT Balancing Chemical Equations- Introduction to Balancing Chemical Equations
- Conservation of Mass and Energy
- Stoichiometry and Mole Concept
- Balancing Chemical Equations
- Reaction Types and Predicting Products
- Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield
- Gas Laws and Gas Stoichiometry
MCAT Redox Reactions- Introduction to Redox Reactions
- Oxidation and Reduction Definitions
- Balancing Redox Equations
- Electrochemical Cells and Redox Reactions
- Standard Reduction Potentials
- Nernst Equation and Cell Potential
- Corrosion and Electroplating
MCAT Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins- Introduction to Amino Acids
- Structure and Properties of Amino Acids
- Classification and Functions of Amino Acids
- Peptide Formation and Peptide Bonds
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary Structures of Proteins
- Protein Folding and Denaturation
- Enzymes: Structure and Function
MCAT Carbohydrates- Introduction to Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Polysaccharides
- Glycosidic Linkages and Carbohydrate Derivatives
- Carbohydrate Metabolism: Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, and Glycogenolysis
- Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Carbohydrates in Nutrition
MCAT Alpha-carbon Chemistry- Alpha-carbon and its Reactivity
- Alpha-substitution Reactions
- Alpha-carbonyl Chemistry: Enols and Enolates
- Alpha-halogenation and Alpha-amination Reactions
- Alpha-carbon Chemistry in Biological Systems
MCAT Aldehydes and Ketones- Structure and Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Addition Reactions: Nucleophilic Addition and Grignard Reactions
- Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
- Aldol and Claisen Condensation Reactions
MCAT Alcohols and Phenols- Structure and Properties of Alcohols and Phenols
- Nomenclature of Alcohols and Phenols
- Reactions of Alcohols and Phenols
- Substitution Reactions: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions
- Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
- Phenols: Acidity and Reactions
MCAT Carboxylic Acids- Structure and Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids
- Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
- Acid-Base Reactions: Carboxylic Acid and Carboxylate Ion
- Esterification and Hydrolysis Reactions
- Decarboxylation and Reduction Reactions
MCAT Carboxylic Acid Derivatives- Structure and Properties of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
- Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
- Reactions of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
- Acid and Base Catalyzed Reactions
- Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Reactions
- Reduction and Decarboxylation Reactions
MCAT Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance- Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
- Chemical Shift and Factors Affecting Chemical Shift
- Spin-Spin Splitting and Coupling Constants
- Interpreting Proton NMR Spectra
- Applications of Proton NMR Spectroscopy
MCAT Infrared and Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy- Principles of Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
- Functional Group Identification using IR Spectroscopy
- Principles of Ultraviolet/Visible (UV/Vis) Spectroscopy
- Absorption and Emission Spectra in UV/Vis Spectroscopy
- Applications of IR and UV/Vis Spectroscopy
Note: This syllabus is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the topics covered in the MCAT Organic Chemistry section. It is recommended to refer to official MCAT study materials and practice exams for a more detailed and up-to-date syllabus.
This course is helpful for the following exams: MCAT