Memorizing Organic Chemistry: Structures, Reactions & Tips

[i_love_science]

TL;DR

Organic Chemistry

For organic chemistry, what is important to memorize when I am reading a textbook? Should I memorize the structures and names of different organic compounds when they are described as examples? Or is it more important to memorize the organic reactions?

Also, does anyone have any tips on how to memorize structures and reaction mechanisms?

Thank you.

 

[symbolipoint]

Understanding structures and the naming of organic compounds is important. Understanding and memorizing of reactions is also important. The use of mechanical or physical models is very helpful in learning structures if organic compounds. Learning the DRAW the compounds is part of this understanding and may help also with memorization.