CAS 72652-32-5: 1-(4-bromo-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-2,2,2-trichloroethan-1-one

4-Bromo-2-(trichloroacetyl)-1H-pyrrole

1-(4-Bromo-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanone is a reactant in the preparation of tetrachloride. It can be prepared by reacting 4-bromopyrrole with carbon tetrachloride. The yield of this reaction can be increased by using a catalytic amount of potassium hydroxide. The target compound is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of 104 °C. This compound has been used as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.