The Michael reaction involves the addition of an enolate to an unsaturated carbonyl compound. Other types of nucleophiles and electrophiles may also be involved.

00:00 Conjugate Addition of Enolates to Unsaturated Carbonyls
00:32 The Michael Reaction
01:35 General Mechanism
02:24 Scope of the Nucleophile (Michael Donors)
05:02 Scope of the Electrophile (Michael Acceptors)