Regioselective synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole derivatives via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions in water

Reaction of an arylacetylene with an azide in hot water gave 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles in high yields, while similar reaction between a terminal aliphatic alkyne and an azide (except m-nitroazidobenzene) afforded a mixture of regioisomers with the ratio of 1,4- to 1,5-isomers ranging from 3:1 to 28.6:1. Reactions of m-nitroazidobenzene with either arylalkynes or aliphatic alkynes formed only 1,4-disubstituted derivatives in excellent yields.     

A facile and regioselective synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles using click chemistry

The reaction of α-tosyloxy ketones, sodium azide, and terminal alkynes in presence of copper(I) in aqueous polyethylene glycol afforded regioselectively 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles in good yield at ambient temperature. The one-pot exclusive formation of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles involves in situ formation of α-azido ketones, followed by cycloaddition reaction with terminal alkyne. The generality of this one-pot method was demonstrated by synthesizing an array of diverse 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles.     

Three-component coupling of alkynes, Baylis-Hillman adducts and sodium azide: a new synthesis of substituted triazoles

A three-component coupling was used to prepare a series of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles from the corresponding acetylated Baylis-Hillman adducts, sodium azide and terminal alkynes. This one-pot reaction further increases the efficacy of ‘Click’ synthesis and diversifies the preparation of multi-functional 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles.     

Cu(I)-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles via nucleophilic displacement and 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition

An efficient method is described for the regioselective synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles in high yields from a variety of Baylis-Hillman acetates and terminal alkynes with sodium azide using CuI as a catalyst, in either water or polyethylene glycol (PEG). This procedure is operationally simple and environmentally benign. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) serves as an efficient reusable solvent with higher efficiency.     

One-pot synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles from nitrobenzenes

A facile synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles was achieved from nitrobenzenes and terminal alkynes under mild conditions. The reactions were successful for nitrobenzenes and terminal alkynes bearing various functionalities, from which the 1,2,3-triazole derivatives were smoothly synthesized through a four-step one-pot sequence.     

One-pot three-component synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1H-1,2,3-triazoles using green and recyclable cross-linked poly(4-vinylpyridine)-supported copper sulfate/sodium ascorbate in water/t-BuOH system

Cross-linked poly(4-vinylpyridine)-supported copper sulfate, [P₄-VP]CuSO4 as a green and recyclable, heterogeneous catalyst in the presence of sodium ascorbate (NaAsc), is reported for the regioselective synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles from benzyl halides, sodium azide and terminal alkyne in water/t-BuOH (1/1:V/V) at 70 °C. Various alkyl halides and benzyl halides, with electron-withdrawing groups as well as electron-donating groups, were used for synthesis of various 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles in high yields. The present procedure offers as short reaction time and simple reaction work up. This catalyst can be recovered by simple filtration and recycled several consecutive runs without any loss of its efficiency.     

Regioselective synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles via three-component coupling of secondary alcohols, TMSN3 and alkynes

1,4-Disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles are obtained in excellent yields via a three-component coupling of secondary alcohols, alkynes and trimethylsilyl azide (TMSN₃). This one-pot reaction occurs through in situ generation of an azide from the alcohol and TMSN₃, followed by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of the terminal alkyne to afford the corresponding disubstituted triazoles.     

RuH2(CO)(PPh3)3 catalyzed selective formation of 1,4-disubstituted triazoles from cycloaddition of alkynes and organic azides

The ruthenium hydride complex RuH(2)(CO)(PPh(3))(3) was found to be an effective catalyst for the cycloaddition reactions of terminal alkynes and azides. In the presence of RuH(2)(CO)(PPh(3))(3), various azides reacted with a range of terminal alkynes to produce 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles with 100% selectivity and moderate to excellent yields.     

Pd-catalyzed ligand-free C(5)–H arylation of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles promoted by microwaves

Pd(OAc)₂-catalyzed regioselective C(5)–H arylation of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles was achieved without ligand under microwave conditions in 1?h, generating 1,4,5-trisubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles with good to excellent yields. The obtained molecules can be easily converted into 4,5-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles through the debenzylation process with one-pot manipulation.     

Synthesis of 2(5H)-Furanone Derivatives with Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Bis-1,2,3-triazole Structure

The interesting bioactivities of 2(5H)-furanone, 1,2,3-triazole, and amino acid derivatives have promoted their combination into one multifunctional molecule. The symmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazoles and mono-1,2,3-triazoles with one free azide group are synthesized respectively by controlling the molar ratio of reactants, N-[5-alkoxy-2(5H)-furanonyl] amino acid propargyl ester and 1,4-diazidobutane. The unsymmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazoles are afforded by the subsequent reaction of mono-1,2,3-triazoles with other terminal alkynes with good to excellent yields in a short time under the same mild “click” reaction conditions. The 32 new compounds obtained in the reactions are characterized by Fourier transform infrared, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. Because of the diversity of four or five basic units in molecule, this methodology provides easy access to different chiral 2(5H)-furanone compounds with polyheterocyclic structure, especially with unsymmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazole moiety. Importantly, a simple approach is provided for the synthesis of unsymmetrical bis-1,2,3-triazoles using common diazides.     

One-pot synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles from in situ generated azides

[reaction: see text] 1,4-Disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles are obtained in excellent yields by a convenient one-pot procedure from a variety of readily available aromatic and aliphatic halides without isolation of potentially unstable organic azide intermediates.     

Oxidation of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles with H2O2–CF3CO2H: efficient synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole 3-oxides

A collection of 1,2,3-triazole-3-oxides was obtained from oxidation of the corresponding 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles mediated by a H₂O₂–CF₃CO₂H system through a simple protocol in good yields showing high efficiency.     

Click synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles catalyzed by melamine-supported CuO nanoparticles as an efficient recyclable catalyst in water

Melamine-supported CuO nanoparticles (M-CuO nanocatalyst) are prepared as a new and efficient recyclable nanocatalyst for the regioselective synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles in water. This new nanocatalyst was prepared by co-precipitation method and characterized by FT-IR spectral study, TGA, DSC, XRF, ICP-OES, XRD, SEM, EDS and BET analysis. A wide range of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles were synthesized from reaction of benzyl halides or alkyl halides with phenyl acetylene and sodium azide in high yields. M-CuO nanocatalyst could be reused more than 6 times without considerable loss of its initial activity.

     

Synthesis of a polyprenyl-type library containing 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles with anti-biofilm activities against Pseudoalteromonas sp.

A terpenoid-like library containing 1,4-disubstituted-(1H)-1,2,3-triazoles was prepared by means of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of geranyl and farnesyl azides with a set of terminal alkynes, in order to design a new class of potentially active anti-biofilm compounds. Reactions were optimized to proceed under mild conditions and in high yields. Two compounds were found to possess interesting activity against Pseudoalteromonas sp. biofilm. This process is suitable for combinatorial chemistry of marine natural product-like compounds.     

Access to 1,2,3-triazole-fused isoindolines via an unexpected Lewis acid catalyzed cyclization reaction

An unexpected cyclization reaction of N-sulfonyl 1,2,3-triazoles carrying the electron-deficient alkenes with amines under the catalysis of Lewis acid has been accomplished. This strategy involves the removal of the sulfonyl group and further intramolecular 1,4-addition, providing a series of 1,2,3-triazole-fused isoindoline compounds in good yields under the mild conditions.     

Copper(I) 1,2,3-triazol-5-ylidene complexes as efficient catalysts for click reactions of azides with alkynes

Complexes of copper with 1,4-diphenyl, 1,4-dimesityl, and 1-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4-(3,5-xylyl)-1,2,3-triazol-5-ylidene (abnormal NHC = N-heterocyclic carbene) were prepared by consecutive treatment of the corresponding azolium salts with silver oxide and copper chloride. The new CuCl(aNHC) complexes efficiently catalyzed click reactions of azides with alkynes to give 1,4-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles in excellent yields at room temperature with short reaction times. CuCl(TPh) was particularly effective for the reaction between sterically hindered azides and alkynes.     

Polystyrene resin-supported CuI-cryptand 22 complex: a highly efficient and reusable catalyst for three-component synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles under aerobic conditions in water

Polystyrene resin-supported copper(I) iodide-cryptand-22 complex (PS–C22–CuI) was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, EDX, SEM, XPS, and TG-DTA analysis. This complex was found to be a highly active and robust heterogeneous catalyst for either three-component reaction of organic halides, sodium azide, and terminal alkynes, or the reaction of organic azides and alkynes to form 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles in good to excellent yields at room temperature, using water as the green solvent. The catalyst can be not only easily isolated from the final product by filtration but also reused without significant loss of catalytic activity.     

One-pot synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles from terminal acetylenes and in situ generated azides

1,4-Disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles were obtained by a high-yielding copper(I) catalyzed 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction between in situ generated azides and terminal acetylenes. This one-pot, two-step procedure tolerates most functional groups and circumvents the problems associated with the isolation of potentially toxic and explosive organic azides.     

Copper iodide nanoparticles on poly(4-vinyl pyridine) as new and green catalyst for multicomponent click synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted-l,2,3-triazoles in water

Poly(4-vinyl pyridine) supported nanoparticle of copper(Ⅰ) iodide is reported as a green and recyclable catalyst for the regioselective synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted-1H-1,2,3-triazoles from benzyl halides,sodium azide and terminal alkynes in water. This catalyst can be recovered by simple filtration and recycled up to 8 consecutive runs without any loss of its efficiency.     

Cu(I)-promoted one-pot click-SNAr reaction of nitrobenzaldehydes

A series of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles containing formyl was synthesized from a variety of readily available nitrobenzaldehydes and alkynes via a convenient one-pot, click-S_NAr reaction with moderate to excellent yields. The reactions were easily carried out in hexamethyl phosphoramide in the absence of a base at 60 °C.