Synthesis of Pyrroles from Benzyl Isocyanoacetate

Abstract
Benzyl esters of 5-unsubstituted pyrrole-2-carboxylic acids were prepared in excellent yields by the base-catalyzed condensation of benzyl isocyanoacetate with α-acetoxynitro compounds, or nitroalkenes,in refluxing tetrahydrofuran. These pyrrolic products are important intermediates in the synthesis of porphyrins and related compounds.

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