If you are in organic chemistry II, you will likely cover reactions involving the alpha carbons of carbonyls. These reactions cover a wide range of reactions including the aldol condensation, Claisen condensation, the malonic ester synthesis, the acetoacetic ester synthesis, the Michael reaction, and the Robinson annulation. In this post, we are going to look at the malonic ester synthesis. Join us for a look at the malonic ester synthesis in organic chemistry. Take a look