3-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)propanoylpyrrole and 3-(3,5-dimethoxy-4- hydroxyphenyl)propanoylpyrrole, two new amide alkaloids, were prepared from 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde via 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamic acid and the corresponding dihydroacid. This route is simple and the reaction conditions are mild.