
Catalog Number	AR006IHM
Chemical Name	5-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde
CAS Number	67350-50-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO2
Molecular Weight	125.1253
MDL Number	MFCD18810197
SMILES	OCc1ccc([nH]1)C=O

5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde, also known as $name$, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a key building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals due to its unique chemical reactivity and functional groups. As a starting material in organic synthesis, $name$ can undergo a range of reactions such as condensations, reductions, and cyclizations to generate a diverse array of complex molecules. Its hydroxymethyl group provides a handle for further derivatization, enabling the modification of its structure to tune its properties for specific applications. In addition, the presence of the pyrrole ring confers unique aromatic and electron-rich characteristics that make $name$ a valuable intermediate in the creation of heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. By incorporating 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde into synthetic routes, chemists can access a wide variety of functionalized molecules with potential applications in drug discovery, materials science, and other areas of chemical research.