Triazole
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Triazole is a class of heterocyclic compounds containing a five-membered ring of two carbon atoms and three nitrogen atoms. The molecular formula of triazoles is C_H_N_. Triazoles are divided into two isomers: 1,2,3-triazole and 1,2,4-triazole, which differ in the position of the nitrogen atoms in the ring.
Structure and properties[edit | edit source]
Triazoles are aromatic compounds, and they exhibit significant stability due to the delocalization of electrons across the ring. The two isomers, 1,2,3-triazole and 1,2,4-triazole, have distinct properties and reactivity due to the different arrangement of nitrogen atoms.
1,2,3-Triazole[edit | edit source]
1,2,3-Triazole is a planar, aromatic compound that is often synthesized through the Huisgen azide-alkyne cycloaddition, a reaction that forms a five-membered ring by the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of an azide and an alkyne. This reaction can be catalyzed by copper (CuAAC) or ruthenium (RuAAC) to improve selectivity and yield.
1,2,4-Triazole[edit | edit source]
1,2,4-Triazole is another isomer of triazole, which also exhibits aromaticity. It is commonly used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its versatile chemical properties.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Triazoles are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as they form the core structure of many antifungal agents, such as fluconazole and itraconazole. They are also used in the synthesis of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
Synthesis[edit | edit source]
The synthesis of triazoles can be achieved through various methods, with the Huisgen azide-alkyne cycloaddition being one of the most prominent. This reaction can be catalyzed by copper or ruthenium to form 1,2,3-triazoles selectively.
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Triazole isomers
Huisgen azide-alkyne cycloaddition
Copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC)
Ruthenium-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (RuAAC)
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