Efficient Synthesis of 2-Substituted-1,2,3-triazoles

Abstract
In this three-component reaction, alkynes undergo a copper(I)-catalyzed cycloaddition with sodium azide and formaldehyde to yield 2-hydroxymethyl-2H-1,2,3-triazoles, which are useful intermediates that can be readily converted to polyfunctional molecules. The hydroxymethyl group can also be removed, providing convenient access to NH-1,2,3-triazoles. The reaction is experimentally simple and readily scalable.

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