ester syntheses/reactions

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Are these following included for the MCAT?
1. Malonic ester synthesis
2. Claisen Ester Condensation
3. Robinson Annulation

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Are these following included for the MCAT?
1. Malonic ester synthesis
2. Claisen Ester Condensation
3. Robinson Annulation

I think you should be able to understand the steps in the mechanisms for these reactions, but I think memorizing the mechanisms would probably be going too far. Any details on these reactions would likely be given in a passage.

Just understand the importance of alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, the acidity of alpha hydrogens, and the reactivity of the carbonyl group. Memorizing details is not nearly as important as understanding the concepts.
 
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