rac-Dimethyl 2-(1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)butanedioate
2011

Synthesis and Structure of a New Pyrrole Derivative

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zheng Le, Hu Fang, Zeng Xiang Chao, Li Kai Ping

Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study presents a new pyrrole derivative synthesized through a specific chemical reaction, characterized by its crystal structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized with a yield of 72.3%.
  • The crystal structure shows molecules linked by hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new compound from two chemicals and looked at its structure. They found that the molecules stick together in a special way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by condensing (RS)-2-amino­succinic acid dimethyl ester with 2-trichloro­acetyl­pyrrole and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811007148

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