The photochemistry of 2-diazo- and 3-diazopyrroles has been investigated. T
he irradiation of 2-diazo-3-cyano-4-methyl-5-phenylpyrrole in various react
ion solvents brings to a photolytic singlet carbene intermediate, which evo
lves into 2-substituted pyrroles. A substituent effects has been recognized
in the irradiations of some 3-diazopyrroles in methanol.