1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrole

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrole is a hydroxyethyl-substituted pyrrole derivative used as an organic intermediate in selected pharmaceutical intermediate, fine chemical, and specialty synthesis routes. Its structure combines an aromatic pyrrole ring with a hydroxyethyl side chain, providing both heteroaromatic character and alcohol functionality for downstream transformation.

Basic Information

CAS No.	6719-02-4
EC No.	Not available
Linear Formula	C6H9NO
Molecular Weight	111.14
Appearance	Colorless to red to green clear liquid
Melting Point	Not available (typical reference)
Boiling point	215 °C (lit.)
Density	1.06 g/mL at 20-25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents
Storage Conditions	Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Inert-gas storage may be required.
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Can be used as a hydroxyethyl pyrrole intermediate in selected organic synthesis routes involving alcohol derivatization, coupling, substitution, or further functionalization.

• Heterocyclic synthesis: May be evaluated in route development involving aromatic five-membered nitrogen heterocycles and functionalized pyrrole derivatives.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: Used as a pyrrole-based intermediate in selected pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis routes, depending on the target structure and specification requirements.

• Research and route development: Suitable for exploratory synthesis, route screening, and intermediate evaluation involving hydroxyethyl pyrrole structures.

• Specialty synthesis applications: May support process evaluation for fine chemical and specialty intermediate projects where N-substituted pyrrole or alcohol-functional heterocycle structures are required.

Related Heterocycle Intermediates

Buyers sourcing hydroxyethyl pyrrole, hydroxyethyl pyrrolidine, or related five-membered nitrogen heterocycles may also review related products such as 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidine CAS 2955-88-6, 1-(2-Aminoethyl)pyrrolidine CAS 7154-73-6, and 2-[2-(1-Pyrrolidinyl)ethoxy]ethanol CAS 4076-32-8.

For related hydroxyethyl nitrogen heterocycles outside the pyrrole and pyrrolidine series, buyers may also compare 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)morpholine CAS 622-40-2, 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperidine CAS 3040-44-6, and 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine CAS 103-76-4.

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