Definition

A type of chemical compound that has a ring made of four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, often found in important biological substances.

Example

Pyrrole is used in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pyrrole?

Yeah, I read about it in a chemistry article recently.

It's interesting how pyrrole is related to so many important compounds.

Absolutely! It’s amazing how such a small molecule can have such a big impact.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyrrole is derived from "pyr" (from Greek "purros", meaning fire or flame) and "-ole" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a small or lesser version of something). The word refers to a compound that is related to fire or flame in its chemical structure, often associated with nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' ('pyr') to remember that 'pyrrole' is a compound related to fiery or flame-like characteristics in its chemical structure.

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