Organic Chemistry Masterpost
As a chemistry major, I’ve taken sophomore organic chemistry and advanced organic chemistry. I know it’s a highly popular class, so given the demand, I figured I’d contribute some materials I’ve used that led me to success in those classes.
Google Drive:
I have set up a Google Drive folder containing much of these resources I’ve used to study from, and eventually tutor, the class. They are organized in folders by semester.
Summary Sheets
Practice “Workshop” Problems
Practice Exams
Class Notes
Research Papers
Lab Reports
“The Six Pillars of Organic Chemistry” PDF (written by my professor!)
If I end up finding additional resources, I will add more to the Drive. But that should do you well! You can check the original post for updates here.
Study Tips:
Preparing for Organic Chemistry by @hexaneandheels
Survivng Orgo Lab w/ Awful Partners by @hexaneandheels
How I Study for Organic Chemistry by @thekimmydiaries
The 10 Commandments of Organic Chemistry by @theorgounderground
Survival 101 In: Organic Chemistry by @chemistrynerd2020
Helpful References from @theorgounderground
Basic Survival Skills
Intermediate Survival Skills
Advanced Combat Skills
Reaction Mechanisms
Master Chart of All Reactions
Substitution vs. Elimination
Printables:
Reaction Table & Reaction Chart by @colllegeruled
Line Reactions & Mechanisms by @studygene
Best YouTube Channels for Orgo:
Leah4Sci (she was my goddess; check out her website, too!)
Khan Academy Organic Chemistry
Master Organic Chemistry (also check out his website!)
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
Other Recommendations:
Organic Chemistry as a Second Langauge (THE BIBLE)
Klein Textbook >>> McMurry Textbook (IMO; my professor assigned McMurry)
Molecular Visions Molecular Modeling Kit
ChemWiki
Really, this class is not as hard as people make it out to be. If you put in the work, it’s easy to understand. Practice problems are your friend. If your professor assigns “optional” homework, do it anyway. My professor did a “mechanism a day”, which is something you should absolutely do on your own if your professor doesn’t! At times it might be frustrating, but be patient. Your hard work will pay off!
Good luck!
– Melissa (@hexaneandheels )
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