Pyrrole is a five-membered aromatic heterocyclic compound with one nitrogen atom, widely found in natural products and pharmaceuticals.
Chemical Formula of Pyrrole:
- C₄H₅N
Physical Properties of Pyrrole:
| Property | Value |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Mild, pleasant |
| Boiling Point | 130 °C |
| Melting Point | -23 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly in water |
| Density | ~0.97 g/cm³ |
Medicinal Uses:
- Pyrrole ring is a core structure in many bioactive molecules.
- Found in:
- Porphyrins (e.g., heme, chlorophyll)
- Anti-inflammatory agents
- Antibiotics
- Used as a scaffold in anticancer and antiviral drug research.
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