For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
2-Hydroxymethylpyrrole is a pyrrole derivative characterized by the presence of a hydroxymethyl group at the 2-position. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry due to its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Its unique structure allows for various chemical transformations, making it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Research into 2-hydroxymethylpyrrole explores its applications in drug development and as an intermediate in producing functionalized compounds for therapeutic use.
| Catalog Number | R050310 |
| CAS Number | 27472-36-2 |
| Synonyms | 1H-Pyrrole-2-methanol; Pyrrole-2-methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrrole; 2-Methylolpyrrole; Pyrrolyl-2-carbinol; |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7NO |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 1H-pyrrol-2-ylmethanol |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H7NO/c7-4-5-2-1-3-6-5/h1-3,6-7H,4H2 |
| InChIKey | KORIJXKQGMTQTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CNC(=C1)CO |
