Pyrroles

Definition

A class of organic compounds containing a five-membered ring with four carbon and one nitrogen atom, which can be found in various natural products and synthetic materials. They are not typically used as insecticides.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pyr', meaning 'fire'.

Example

Pyrrole is a fundamental building block in the organic synthesis of many natural products.

Related Terms

• Heterocyclic compounds
• Organic synthesis
• Pyridine