Compound Q&A
How is Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole (CAS: 5661-03-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
![Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole](https://static.chemtradehub.com/structs/566/5661-03-0-6bc7.webp "Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole")
Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole is typically synthesized via a cyclocondensation reaction of appropriate aldehydes and amines. The synthesis often involves the use of metal catalysts to improve the yield and selectivity. The reaction is exothermic and requires careful temperature control to avoid side reactions.
About
CAS No
5661-03-0
English Name
Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole
Molecular Formula
C7H13N
Molecular Weight
111.19 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC2CNCC2C1
InChIKey
UZHVXJZEHGSWQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 20:53
![Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole — HePeng （ ShangHai ） Biotechnology Co Ltd](https://static.chemtradehub.com/suppliers/67ceccf22b2de6e8e95a5e0f/67ceccf22b2de6e8e95a5e0f-logo.webp){kind=logo}
![Octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole — Shanghai Yuyeh Biotechnology Co., Ltd.](https://static.chemtradehub.com/suppliers/67ce9f132b2de6e8e95a48fe/67ce9f132b2de6e8e95a48fe-logo.webp){kind=logo}