2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole

Synonym(s):2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethylpyrrole;Kryptopyrrole

CAS NO.：517-22-6
Empirical Formula: C8H13N
Molecular Weight: 123.2
MDL number: MFCD00005222
EINECS: 208-234-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole Structural

What is 2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole?

Chemical properties

clear yellow to red-brown liquid

The Uses of 2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole

3-Ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole is a important diagnostic compound for pyrrole disorder or pyroluria, an abnormality in biochemistry resulting in overproduction of pyrrole molecules and resulting in i mproper hemoglobin synthesis.

The Uses of 2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole

3-Ethyl-2,4-dimethylpyrrole can be used as a substrate for the synthesis of:

Boradiazaindacene (BODIPY dyes) units as a building block for the fabrication of energy transfer cassettes.
Meso-benzyl and meso-alkyl dipyrrins salts by treating with corresponding acid chloride.
2,5-Bis[3,5-dimethyl-4-ethylpyrrol-2-yl]cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione by reacting with 1,4-benzoquinone.

Properties of 2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole

Melting point:	63.75°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	197 °C/710 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.913 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.496(lit.)
Flash point:	161 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
pka	18.33±0.50(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	0.913
color	Clear yellow to red-brown
BRN	107089
CAS DataBase Reference	517-22-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1H-Pyrrole, 3-ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-(517-22-6)

Safety information for 2,4-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-1H-pyrrole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.