1H-Pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde, CAS No. 1003-29-8

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1003-29-8

Catalog No. EBD17489

CAS 1003-29-8

Name 1H-Pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde

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Basic Information

Synonyms: pyrrole-2-aldehyde pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde timtec-bbsbb004389 2-Pyrrolecarbaldehyde 1H-Pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde 2-Formylpyrrole 2-Pyrrolecarboxaldehyde Pyrrolecarboxaldehyde,2- 1h-pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde 1h-pyrrole-2-carboxyaldehyde 2-carboxaldehyde-1h-pyrrole 2-pyrrolylcarboxaldehyde pyrrolo-2-carboxaldehyde

Molecular Formula: C5H5NO

Molecular Weight: 9510.0

MDL Number: MFCD00005217

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates

Product Description:

Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyrrole ring substituted with a formyl group at the 2-position. It is a pale yellow to brown crystalline solid or powder with a molecular formula of C5H5NO. This compound serves as a versatile and fundamental building block in organic synthesis, particularly valued for its reactive aldehyde functionality attached to the electron-rich pyrrole heterocycle. Its primary application lies in pharmaceutical and materials research. It is a key precursor for the synthesis of various pharmacologically active molecules, including porphyrin analogs, corrosion inhibitors, and ligands for metal complexes. The aldehyde group readily undergoes condensation reactions (e.g., with amines to form Schiff bases) and serves as a handle for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized pyrrole derivatives. As a reactive aldehyde, it requires careful handling and should be stored under inert atmosphere at low temperatures to prevent oxidation or polymerization. It is widely available from chemical suppliers for research and development purposes in medicinal chemistry and materials science.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 43-46 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 217-219 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 107 °C

Density: 1.197 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Yellow foam