N‐Acylpyrroles: More Than Amides

This microreview highlights the synthetically versatile N ‐acylpyrrole functional group. The preparation, electronic properties and unique reactivity of these amide systems are highlighted. Capable of functioning as acid, ester, amide, aldehyde and ketone equivalents, of serving as acylating agents, of enhancing the reactivities of α,β‐unsaturated systems and of undergoing a wide range of other reactions, this microreview shows N ‐acylpyrroles to be more than just amides.