3-Unsubstituted 1-aminopyrroles have been obtained by mild reaction of
some alpha-halohydrazones with beta-dicarbonyl compounds in basic med
ium. The reaction takes place by formation of conjugated azoalkene int
ermediate and, in turn, of Michael-type adduct, which cyclizes into ti
tle compounds by subsequent treatment in methanol under reflux, or in
tetrahydrofuran with sulfuric acid at room temperature.