ReviewMEL Science Review by a Professional Chemist (with 3 kids!)The good-old-fashioned chemistry set. I've loved science, and chemistry in particular, since I was a little boy, and some of
TutorialsAcids and Bases – How to Determine Which Acid is StrongerOnce you've mastered the art of drawing chair conformations, it's time to stick some axial and equatorial substituents on those
AnnouncementsMaster OChem Giveaway – September 2019Enter to win a Master OChem pack!To celebrate the launch of our Master OChem bundle, we're giving away a pack
SpotlightEsters – Functional Group SpotlightEsters are such a ubiquitous and important functional group, and they're often one of the first to be encountered in
SpotlightAcetals and Ketals – Functional Group SpotlightAcetals and Ketals have a special place in my OChem-loving heart! Not least because I spent most of my PhD
Exam PreparationHow to Study Organic Chemistry – A Pre-Med Survival GuideI'm SO excited by today's post! I've brought onboard McKenna, who runs the gorgeous and hugely popular instagram account @magnolia_med,
SpotlightAmides – Functional Group SpotlightAmides are one of the most important functional groups in Organic Chemistry. They're ubiquitous in biology and medicine and understanding
How-To Guides2 Mistakes with Chair Conformations (and How to Avoid Them!)Once you've mastered the art of drawing chair conformations, it's time to stick some axial and equatorial substituents on those
How-To Guides3 Easy Steps to Drawing Chair Cyclohexanes, Perfect Every TimeLet's face it, chair cyclohexanes are not a shape that comes naturally for anyone to draw. That's why you need a