Synthesis of chalcone analogs -4- and 5-nitropyrrole derivatives

Nitropyrrole analogs of chalcone have been synthesized by aldol condensation in basic medium from 5-nitropyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde, 4- and 5-nitro-2-acetylpyrrole, and the corresponding aromatic aldehydes and methyl ketones; their 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazones have been obtained. Some considerations are expressed concerning the reactivity of pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-acetylpyrrole, and their nitro derivatives.