,MCAT®
Organic
Chemistry
Review
2026–2027
Online + Book
Edited by Alexander Stone Macnow, MD
MCAT® and Medical College Admission Test® are registered trademarks of the Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which is not affiliated with Kaplan and was not involved in
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,ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Editor-in-Chief, 2026–2027 Edition
M. Dominic Eggert
Contributing Editors, 2026–2027 Edition
Ae-Ri Kim, PhD; Elizabeth Minten, MD PhD
Prior Edition Editorial Staff: Elisabeth Fassas, MD MSc
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sponsors nor endorses this product.
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matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering
medical, legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is
required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Kaplan MCAT Review Team
Getting Started Checklist
Preface
About the MCAT
How This Book Was Created
Using This Book
Studying for the MCAT
CHAPTER 1: NOMENCLATURE
1.1 IUPAC Naming Conventions
1.2 Hydrocarbons and Alcohols
1.3 Aldehydes and Ketones
1.4 Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
1.5 Summary of Functional Groups
CHAPTER 2: ISOMERS
2.1 Structural Isomers
2.2 Stereoisomers
2.3 Relative and Absolute Configurations
CHAPTER 3: BONDING
3.1 Atomic Orbitals and Quantum Numbers
3.2 Molecular Orbitals
3.3 Hybridization
CHAPTER 4: ANALYZING ORGANIC REACTIONS
4.1 Acids and Bases
4.2 Nucleophiles, Electrophiles, and Leaving Groups
4.3 Oxidation–Reduction Reactions
Organic
Chemistry
Review
2026–2027
Online + Book
Edited by Alexander Stone Macnow, MD
MCAT® and Medical College Admission Test® are registered trademarks of the Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which is not affiliated with Kaplan and was not involved in
the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
OceanofPDF.com
,ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Editor-in-Chief, 2026–2027 Edition
M. Dominic Eggert
Contributing Editors, 2026–2027 Edition
Ae-Ri Kim, PhD; Elizabeth Minten, MD PhD
Prior Edition Editorial Staff: Elisabeth Fassas, MD MSc
MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges, which neither
sponsors nor endorses this product.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject
matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering
medical, legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is
required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
© 2025 by Kaplan North America, LLC
Published by Kaplan North America, LLC dba Kaplan Publishing
1515 West Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Printed in India.
All rights reserved. The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any
manner whatsoever without written permission from the publisher.
ISBN: 978-1-5062-9747-7
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Kaplan Publishing print books are available at special quantity discounts to use for sales promotions,
employee premiums, or educational purposes. For more information or to purchase books, please call
the Simon & Schuster special sales department at 866-506-1949.
OceanofPDF.com
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Kaplan MCAT Review Team
Getting Started Checklist
Preface
About the MCAT
How This Book Was Created
Using This Book
Studying for the MCAT
CHAPTER 1: NOMENCLATURE
1.1 IUPAC Naming Conventions
1.2 Hydrocarbons and Alcohols
1.3 Aldehydes and Ketones
1.4 Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
1.5 Summary of Functional Groups
CHAPTER 2: ISOMERS
2.1 Structural Isomers
2.2 Stereoisomers
2.3 Relative and Absolute Configurations
CHAPTER 3: BONDING
3.1 Atomic Orbitals and Quantum Numbers
3.2 Molecular Orbitals
3.3 Hybridization
CHAPTER 4: ANALYZING ORGANIC REACTIONS
4.1 Acids and Bases
4.2 Nucleophiles, Electrophiles, and Leaving Groups
4.3 Oxidation–Reduction Reactions
