Compound Q&A
How is 1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carbonitrile (CAS: 34884-10-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carbonitrile can be synthesized through the reaction of methyl acrylate with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction is typically carried out in a solvent like dimethylformamide, and yields are generally good with high selectivity for the desired product.
About
CAS No
34884-10-1
English Name
1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2
Molecular Weight
95.15 g/mol
SMILES
CN1C=CC=C1C#N
InChIKey
JRQSGIQEBOZPHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-26 09:38
