Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde

• CAT Number: R005169
• CAS Number: 1003-29-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H5NO
• Molecular Weight: 95.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Pyrrolylcarboxaldehyde; 2-Formylpyrrole; 2-Pyrrolaldehyde; Pyrrole-2-aldehyde; NSC 112885; NSC 66394
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• IUPAC Name: 1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5NO/c7-4-5-2-1-3-6-5/h1-4,6H
• InChIKey: ZSKGQVFRTSEPJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CNC(=C1)C=O

Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde(CAT: R005169) is a heteroaromatic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₅NO, consisting of a pyrrole ring substituted with an aldehyde group at the 2-position. It appears as a yellow to light-brown liquid or crystalline solid with a distinctive odor and is soluble in many organic solvents. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, natural product derivatives, and heterocyclic compounds. Its reactive aldehyde group allows for condensation, cyclization, and functional group transformations, while the pyrrole ring imparts bioactive potential, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical research.