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Synthetic Application Logic of Triazoles and Related Compounds: Structural Introduction, Reactive Sites, and Target Molecule Construction

1 Introduction

 

Triazole intermediates are a class of synthetic building blocks that either contain a triazole structure or can be used to construct a triazole structure. Their value in synthetic routes is mainly reflected in three aspects: introducing a triazole core, linking different molecular fragments, and providing reactive sites for further transformation.

 

The triazole ring consists of three nitrogen atoms and two carbon atoms. It features aromatic stability, polarity associated with multiple nitrogen atoms, hydrogen-bonding capability, and potential for metal coordination. These structural characteristics explain why triazoles are widely used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, ligands, materials, high-nitrogen molecules, and other research fields. However, for triazole intermediates, the more important question is how they participate in the construction of target molecules.

 

Understanding triazole intermediates can be approached by considering the following questions:

 Does the intermediate provide a 1,2,3-triazole, a 1,2,4-triazole, or a benzotriazole-related structure?

 Is its reactive site located at an N position, a C position, or on an external functional group?

 Is it more suitable to form the triazole ring first and then modify it, or to construct the ring at a later stage using azide and alkyne fragments?

 Does it function in the route as a core-introducing unit, a fragment-linking unit, a functional-group transformation handle, or a carboxylic acid activation component?

 

2 Basic Concepts of Triazole Intermediates

 

2.1 Types of Triazole Cores

Triazoles are five-membered aromatic heterocycles containing three nitrogen atoms and two carbon atoms. Based on the arrangement of the three nitrogen atoms in the five-membered ring, the common core structures mainly include 1,2,3-triazoles and 1,2,4-triazoles.

 

Type

Schematic Arrangement of Ring Atoms

Structural Characteristics

Common Role in Synthesis

1,2,3-Triazole

N1—N2—N3—C4—C5—back to N1

Three nitrogen atoms are arranged consecutively

Commonly generated by azide–alkyne cycloaddition and often used as a stable linker structure

1,2,4-Triazole

N1—N2—C3—N4—C5—back to N1

The nitrogen atoms are more dispersed in the ring

Commonly used as a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic core for substitution modification, coordination structures, and construction of functional molecules

 

2.2 Criteria for Identifying Triazole Intermediates

Triazole intermediates are functional structural units in synthetic routes. They may be compounds that already contain a triazole ring, or they may be azide or alkyne precursors used to construct a triazole ring. Their synthetic value can be evaluated from three perspectives.

 

Evaluation Aspect

Core Question

Typical Structure or Function

Structural source

Does it provide a triazole or triazole-related structure?

1,2,3-Triazole, 1,2,4-triazole, benzotriazole structure

Reactive site

Does it contain a functional group that can undergo further transformation?

N-H, amino, mercapto, nitro, halogen, hydroxymethyl, azido, alkynyl groups, etc.

Synthetic role

Can it participate in target molecule construction?

Core modification, fragment linking, amide coupling, ligand construction, preparation of material monomers

 

3 Three Synthetic Roles of Triazole Intermediates

 

Based on their synthetic roles, triazole intermediates can be divided into three categories: core-type intermediates, linker-construction intermediates, and synthesis-assisting intermediates.

 

3.1 Core-Type Intermediates: Forming the Triazole Ring First, Followed by Structural Modification

Core-type intermediates already contain a triazole ring and retain sites that can be further modified. Representative structures include 1,2,4-triazole, 1H-1,2,3-triazole, aminotriazoles, mercaptotriazoles, nitrotriazoles, and certain alkyl-, halo-, and hydroxymethyl-substituted triazoles.

 

Synthetic route logic of core-type triazole intermediates:

Triazole core → N-substitution, C-position modification, acylation, condensation, thioetherification, coordination → triazole derivatives → target molecular fragments or functional structural units

 

This type of intermediate is suitable for systematic structural design centered on the triazole ring. Its advantage lies in the clearly defined core, which can be further modified at the N position, C position, or through external functional groups. It should be noted that triazoles may exhibit tautomerism, and N-substitution as well as C-position transformation may be affected by regioselectivity. For structures sensitive to substitution position, the actual structure should be confirmed using data such as NMR, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, or single-crystal structure analysis.

 

3.2 Linker-Construction Intermediates: Preparing Azide and Alkyne Fragments First, Then Forming the Triazole Ring

Linker-construction intermediates usually refer to precursors such as organic azides and terminal alkynes. They do not necessarily contain a triazole ring themselves, but they can generate a 1,2,3-triazole linker structure through a cycloaddition reaction.

 

A typical reaction is the copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction, commonly known as Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition, or CuAAC. CuAAC usually uses organic azides and terminal alkynes as substrates and regioselectively generates 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles under Cu(I) catalysis.

 

R—N + HCCR [Cu(I) catalysis] 1-R-4-R-1,2,3-triazole

Here, R usually originates from the organic azide fragment and corresponds to the N1 substituent of the 1,2,3-triazole product; R′ usually originates from the terminal alkyne fragment and corresponds to the C4 substituent of the product, while the C5 position typically retains a hydrogen atom.

 

The value of this type of route lies in linking two molecular fragments through a triazole ring. Compared with thermally promoted Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition, CuAAC is characterized by high reaction efficiency and generally favors the formation of the 1,4-disubstituted product. In contrast, thermally promoted reactions may yield a mixture of 1,4- and 1,5-disubstituted isomers.

 

Synthetic Role

Specific Significance

Fragment linking

Links two molecular fragments through a 1,2,3-triazole ring

Regioselectivity

CuAAC generally favors formation of the 1,4-disubstituted product

Structural stability

The resulting 1,2,3-triazole ring has good chemical stability

Spatial orientation control

The triazole ring helps maintain a relatively defined spatial relationship between the two substituents

 

3.3 Synthesis-Assisting Intermediates: Benzotriazole-Related Structures for Carboxylic Acid Activation

Benzotriazole-related reagents are widely used in the construction of amide bonds and peptide bonds. Their role is to promote the reaction between carboxylic acids and amines through carboxylic acid activation. Representative reagents include:

 

Abbreviation

Full Name

Main Function

HOBt

1-Hydroxybenzotriazole

Forms OBt activated structures and promotes amide coupling

HOAt

1-Hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole

Forms OAt activated structures and improves the efficiency of certain coupling reactions

HBTU

O-(Benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate

Uronium-type coupling reagent associated with the OBt activation system

HATU

O-(7-Azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate

Uronium-type coupling reagent associated with the OAt activation system

 

OBt refers to the benzotriazolyloxy group, and OAt refers to the 7-azabenzotriazolyloxy group. Coupling reagents such as HBTU and HATU, as well as additives or leaving-group precursors such as HOBt and HOAt, can participate in carboxylic acid activation, increase the reactivity of the carboxylic carbonyl toward amines, and reduce the risk of racemization in certain systems.

 

Simplified route of a benzotriazole-type activation system:

R—COOH

↓ Activation by a coupling reagent or additive

R—CO—OBt or R—CO—Oat

↓ H₂NR

RCONHR

 

In this route, benzotriazole-related structures mainly serve the functions of carboxylic acid activation and leaving-group regulation. The final target products are usually amides or peptide structures.

 

4 Reactive Sites and Downstream Transformation Directions

 

The downstream transformation direction of a triazole intermediate is determined by its reactive site. Different sites correspond to different reaction types and also determine which type of synthetic route the intermediate is more suitable for.

 

Reactive Site

Typical Structure

Main Transformation Direction

Key Considerations When Selecting

N-H

Unsubstituted triazoles

N-alkylation, N-acylation, salt formation, coordination

Tautomerism and regioselectivity of N-substitution

Transformable C-position groups

Halo-, amino-, nitro-, and ester-substituted triazoles, etc.

Substitution, reduction, condensation, coupling, or further functional-group transformation

Ordinary C-H bonds should not be directly regarded as general-purpose reactive sites

—NH₂

Aminotriazoles, diaminotriazoles

Acylation, condensation, urea formation, hydrogen-bond construction, ligand extension

Amino/imino tautomerism and reaction selectivity

—SH / =S

Mercaptotriazoles, thione-type triazoles

Thioetherification, metal coordination, surface adsorption

Thiol/thione tautomerism and multi-site N/S interactions

—NO₂

Nitrotriazoles

Electronic-effect regulation, reductive transformation, high-nitrogen structure design

Thermal behavior, safety profile, and storage conditions

—N₃ / CCH

Organic azides, terminal alkynes

Cycloaddition to generate 1,2,3-triazoles

Azide stability, alkyne position, and click reaction conditions

OBt / OAt activated structures

HOBt-, HOAt-, HBTU-, and HATU-related intermediates

Carboxylic acid activation and amide bond formation

Racemization risk, substrate steric hindrance, coupling efficiency, and safety

 

4.1 N-H Site

Unsubstituted triazoles contain an N-H site that can participate in tautomerism and substitution reactions. This site can be used for N-alkylation, N-acylation, salt formation, or coordination regulation.

 

N-substitution changes the hydrogen-bond donor ability, basicity, polarity, solubility, and metal coordination mode of the triazole structure. If subsequent N-substitution is required, the N-H structure should be retained. If the target molecule requires fixed polarity and hydrophobicity, an N-alkyl group or another N-substituent may be introduced in advance.

 

Triazole N-substitution may involve regioselectivity issues. For 1,2,3-triazole and 1,2,4-triazole derivatives, the actual substitution position should be confirmed through structural characterization.

 

4.2 Transformable C-Position Groups

The reactive value of the triazole C position usually comes from preintroduced transformable functional groups, such as halogens, amino groups, nitro groups, ester groups, aldehyde groups, or hydroxymethyl groups. Different functional groups can correspond to downstream reactions such as substitution, reduction, condensation, coupling, esterification, or amidation.

 

C-position transformation has a clear influence on the spatial orientation of the target molecule. For example, in 1,4-disubstituted and 1,5-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles, the relative orientation of the two substituents differs, which may affect molecular conformation, binding mode, aggregation behavior, or material structure.

 

4.3 Amino Site

Aminotriazole intermediates contain both a triazole ring and an external amino group. The amino group can participate in acylation, condensation, urea formation, and multi-point hydrogen bonding, making these intermediates suitable for structural extension, ligand construction, and functional molecule design. Common transformations include:

 

Transformation Type

Structure Formed

Synthetic Significance

Acylation

Triazole amides

Introduces a carbonyl-linked structure

Condensation

Imines, heterocycle-expanded structures

Extends conjugation or constructs new heterocycles

Urea formation

Urea derivatives

Increases the number of hydrogen-bonding sites

Coordination

Polynitrogen ligand structures

Enhances metal-binding capability

 

Some aminotriazoles may exhibit amino/imino tautomerism. Their reactive sites and product structures should be determined based on reaction conditions and characterization data.

 

4.4 Mercapto Site

Mercaptotriazole intermediates often involve thiol–thione tautomerism. Because these molecules contain both triazole nitrogen atoms and sulfur atoms, they have rich interaction sites with metal ions or metal surfaces. Common transformations include:

 

Transformation Type

Structure Formed

Synthetic Significance

Thioetherification

Triazole—S—R

Introduces a sulfur-containing linker structure

Metal coordination

Multi-site N/S coordination structures

Constructs ligands or metal complexes

Surface adsorption

Adsorbed layers on metal surfaces

Used in studies of metal surface interactions

 

The reaction behavior of mercaptotriazoles is influenced by tautomerism, solvent, pH, metal ion species, and substituents. When using them, it is important to distinguish between thiol-type reactions, thione-type structures, and metal coordination behavior.

 

4.5 Nitro Site

Nitrotriazole intermediates combine a high-nitrogen heterocycle with a strongly electron-withdrawing substituent. The nitro group changes the electron distribution, acid–base properties, thermal behavior, and downstream transformation activity of the triazole ring. Common roles include:

 

Role

Specific Influence

Electron-withdrawing effect

Reduces ring electron density and affects acid–base properties and reactivity

Reductive transformation

Can serve as a precursor to structures such as aminotriazoles

High-nitrogen structure design

Used in research on high-nitrogen heterocycles and energetic structures

Thermal behavior regulation

Changes decomposition temperature, thermal stability, and safety profile

 

Nitrotriazoles and other high-nitrogen intermediates should be evaluated in combination with safety data sheets, thermal analysis data, and experimental conditions. Risk control is especially important during scale-up, heating, grinding, or long-term storage.

 

4.6 Azide/Alkyne Groups and OBt/OAt Activated Structures

Azido and alkynyl groups correspond to a post-cyclization construction route for 1,2,3-triazoles. Their core function is to generate triazole linker structures through cycloaddition reactions, making them suitable for fragment conjugation and late-stage structural linking.

 

OBt and OAt activated structures correspond to carboxylic acid activation and amide bond formation. Their core function is to increase the reactivity of the carboxylic carbonyl, making it easier for amines to attack and generate amide bonds. Such structures usually exist as activated structures during the coupling process and are not necessarily retained in the final product.

 

5 Selection Criteria for Triazole Intermediates

 

When selecting triazole intermediates, the target task should first be identified, followed by determination of the appropriate intermediate type.

 

5.1 Introducing a Triazole Core

When the target molecule needs to retain a triazole ring, core-type intermediates should be prioritized. The key to a core-type route is determining how the triazole ring is retained in the target molecule and where it is substituted.

 

Objective

Preferred Intermediate

Key Evaluation Points

Introducing a 1,2,4-triazole structure

1,2,4-Triazole and its substituted derivatives

N-substitution position, C-position functional groups, downstream modification conditions

Introducing a 1,2,3-triazole structure

1H-1,2,3-triazole or an azide/alkyne post-cyclization route

Direct core modification or construction through CuAAC

Constructing polynitrogen ligands

Amino-, mercapto-, and diaminotriazoles

Coordination sites, hydrogen-bonding sites, and substitution direction

Constructing high-nitrogen structures

Amino-, nitro-, and diaminotriazoles

Thermal behavior, safety profile, and downstream transformation capability

 

5.2 Linking Two Molecular Fragments

When the objective is to link two molecular fragments, azide/alkyne precursors and the CuAAC route should be prioritized. The key to this route lies in precursor design. Which fragment bears the azido group and which bears the alkynyl group will affect reaction efficiency, regioselectivity, purification strategy, and the final spatial relationship within the molecule.

 

Question to Consider

Corresponding Consideration

Which fragment is suitable for introducing an azido group?

Stability, preparation method, and safety of the azide compound

Which fragment is suitable for introducing a terminal alkyne?

Alkyne introduction conditions and effects on other functional groups

Is a 1,4-disubstituted structure required?

CuAAC is generally suitable for constructing 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles

Is sensitivity to metal residues a concern?

Copper residue and purification should be considered in biological or material systems

Is late-stage linking required?

Click reactions are suitable for fragment conjugation and late-stage structural linking

 

5.3 Providing Coordination, Hydrogen-Bonding, or Electronic-Regulation Sites

When the target structure requires enhanced coordination ability, hydrogen-bonding interactions, or electronic regulation, the intermediate should be selected based on its functional groups. This type of selection requires simultaneous consideration of the desired function and the reaction conditions. Amino groups affect acid–base properties and hydrogen bonding; mercapto groups may undergo tautomerism or oxidation; nitro groups and high-nitrogen structures require attention to thermal behavior and safety profile.

 

Target Function

Preferred Intermediate

Main Reason

Increasing hydrogen-bonding ability and structural extension capability

Aminotriazoles, diaminotriazoles

Amino groups can participate in acylation, condensation, and hydrogen-bond construction

Enhancing metal coordination or surface interaction

Mercaptotriazoles, N/S multi-site triazoles

Nitrogen and sulfur sites can jointly participate in coordination or adsorption

Regulating ring electron distribution

Nitrotriazoles, halotriazoles

Electron-withdrawing groups change ring electron density and downstream reactivity

Constructing high-nitrogen structures

Amino-, nitro-, and diaminotriazoles

Provide high-nitrogen aromatic frameworks and sites for further modification

 

5.4 Constructing Amide Bonds or Peptide Bonds

When the objective is to promote amide bond formation between a carboxylic acid and an amine, a benzotriazole-type activation system should be considered.

 

Objective

Reagent Types to Consider

Key Evaluation Points

Conventional amide coupling

DCC/HOBt, EDCI/HOBt, HBTU, etc.

Activation efficiency and substrate compatibility

Sterically hindered or difficult-to-couple substrates

HATU, DCC/HOAt, EDCI/HOAt, etc.

Reaction efficiency and side-reaction control

Substrates containing chiral centers

HOBt- and HOAt-related systems

Racemization risk and mildness of reaction conditions

Peptide synthesis

HATU, HBTU, HOAt, HOBt, etc.

Coupling efficiency, purification, and safe handling

 

The synthetic roles of HOBt, HOAt, HATU, and HBTU lie in carboxylic acid activation and amide bond construction. Evaluation criteria include substrate steric hindrance, reaction efficiency, racemization risk, purification difficulty, and safe handling requirements. In particular, benzotriazole-type hydroxy reagents such as HOBt and HOAt should not be subjected to uncontrolled drying, grinding, heating, or scale-up operations.

 

5.5 Evaluation for Scale-Up and Process Use

Whether an intermediate can be used for scale-up or in a process route depends on its stability, safety, selectivity, purification difficulty, and downstream compatibility.

 

Factor

Evaluation Content

Stability

Whether it is prone to moisture absorption, decomposition, oxidation, or tautomerism-related effects

Safety

Whether it contains azido, nitro, high-nitrogen, or potentially sensitive structures

Selectivity

Whether N-substitution or C-substitution can readily afford a single product

Purification difficulty

Whether it tends to form isomers, salt forms, or coordination byproducts

Downstream compatibility

Whether it affects subsequent click reactions, condensation, coupling, or coordination reactions

 

Azide compounds, nitrotriazoles, high-nitrogen intermediates, and certain benzotriazole-type hydroxy reagents should be used in accordance with safety data sheets and laboratory safety protocols. Intermediate selection requires a balance among reaction activity, stability, selectivity, and operational practicality.

 

6. Classification Table of Representative Chemicals of Triazoles and Related Structures

 

Table 1 Reference Compounds with Structurally Similar Nitrogen-Containing Heterocycles

 

Category

CAS No.

Aladdin Cat. No.

Name

Specification or Purity

Product Features and Applications

Reference compound of a related diazole five-membered heterocycle

288-32-4

I432539

Imidazole

Anhydrous, ACS, ≥99%

Used to compare the differences between diazole five-membered rings and triazoles in terms of nitrogen atom number, basicity, hydrogen-bonding interactions, and metal coordination ability

Reference compound of a related diazole five-membered heterocycle

288-13-1

P100994

Pyrazole

≥98% (GC)

Used to compare nitrogen atom arrangement, tautomerism, substitution direction, and structural differences from triazoles

Reference compound of a related high-nitrogen five-membered heterocycle

4418-61-5

A151135

5-Amino-1H-tetrazole

≥98%

Used for comparison with aminotriazoles in terms of high-nitrogen framework, hydrogen-bonding interactions, acid–base properties, and structural extension capability

Reference compound of a related high-nitrogen five-membered heterocycle

288-94-8

T109596

Tetrazole

≥98%

Used to compare tetrazole-type high-nitrogen heterocycles with triazoles in terms of nitrogen content, acidity, coordination, and structural mimicry

 

Table 2 Triazole Core and Functionalized Triazole Intermediates

 

Category

CAS No.

Aladdin Cat. No.

Name

Specification or Purity

Product Features and Applications

Basic triazole core intermediate

61-82-5

A107201

3-Amino-1,2,4-triazole

Analytical standard

Representative aminotriazole structure, used in acylation, condensation, hydrogen-bond construction, high-nitrogen heterocycle analysis, and structural reference studies

Basic triazole core intermediate

288-88-0

T100645

1,2,4-Triazole

≥99%

Basic 1,2,4-triazole core, used for N-position substitution, C-position modification, coordination structures, and synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic derivatives

N-Substituted triazole intermediate

6086-21-1

M139070

1-Methyl-1,2,4-triazole

≥99%

N-methylated triazole, used to study the effects of N-position substitution on polarity, basicity, coordination behavior, and downstream structural modification

Nitrotriazole intermediate

24807-55-4

N132858

3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazole

≥98% (HPLC)

Nitro-substituted high-nitrogen triazole, used in studies of electronic-effect regulation, reductive transformation, high-nitrogen structures, and thermal behavior

Aminotriazole intermediate

584-13-4

A107206

4-Amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole

≥98% (HPLC)

Amino-substituted triazole, used in heterocycle derivatization, acylation and condensation, hydrogen-bonding interactions, and coordination structure studies

Basic triazole core intermediate

288-36-8

H157233

1H-1,2,3-Triazole

≥98%

Basic 1,2,3-triazole core, used in studies of linker structures, substituent effects, tautomerism, and derivative construction

Diaminotriazole intermediate

1455-77-2

D132247

3,5-Diamino-1,2,4-triazole

≥98%

Diamino high-nitrogen heterocycle, used for multi-point hydrogen bonding, acylation and condensation, metal coordination, and construction of nitrogen-containing functional structures

N/S multi-site triazole intermediate

16691-43-3

A107449

3-Amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole

≥98%

Contains amino, mercapto, and triazole ring functionalities; used for multi-site coordination, surface adsorption, condensation reactions, and functionalization of sulfur-containing heterocycles

Mercaptotriazole intermediate

3179-31-5

M113506

3-Mercapto-1,2,4-triazole

≥97%

Representative mercaptotriazole structure, used in thioetherification, N/S multi-site coordination, metal surface interactions, and corrosion inhibition mechanism studies

Alkyl-substituted triazole intermediate

7343-34-2

D134424

3,5-Dimethyl-1,2,4-triazole

≥95% (GC)

Alkyl-substituted triazole, used in studies of substitution position, steric hindrance, lipophilicity, structural modification, and physicochemical property regulation

 

Table 3 Reagents Related to Click Chemistry and 1,2,3-Triazole Construction

 

Category

CAS No.

Aladdin Cat. No.

Name

Specification or Purity

Product Features and Applications

Cu(I) catalyst for copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition

7681-65-4

C433811

Copper(I) iodide

Anhydrous, ≥99.995% metals basis

Cu(I) catalyst used for azide–terminal alkyne cycloaddition to construct 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazole linker structures

Copper source for copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition

7758-99-8

C433966

Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), suitable for analysis, ACS, premium grade

Divalent copper salt source that can be combined with a reducing agent to generate the Cu(I) active species for triazole click cyclization systems

Reducing agent for copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition

134-03-2

S105025

Sodium ascorbate

Analytical standard

Reducing agent used to reduce Cu(II) to the Cu(I) active species and participate in the construction of azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction systems

Cu(I) catalyst for copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition

7787-70-4

C104701

Copper(I) bromide

PrimorTrace™, ≥99.99% metals basis

Cu(I) catalyst used for cyclization of terminal alkynes with azide compounds to generate 1,2,3-triazoles

Alkynylation reagent

106-96-7

P106960

Propargyl bromide

80 wt% solution in toluene, containing 0.3% MgO stabilizer

Propargylation reagent used to introduce terminal alkyne structures and participate in triazole click linking and fragment conjugation

Electron-withdrawing alkyne substrate

623-47-2

E107738

Ethyl propiolate

≥98% (GC)

Electron-withdrawing alkynoate substrate, used to construct triazole carboxylate derivatives and study substituent electronic effects

Protected alkyne reagent

1066-54-2

E106615

(Trimethylsilyl)acetylene

≥98%

Protected acetylene reagent, used for preparation of terminal alkyne precursors, alkyne introduction, and construction of triazole linker structures

Amino alkyne substrate

2450-71-7

p103552

Propargylamine

≥98%

Amino-containing terminal alkyne reagent, used to introduce alkynyl fragments that can be further modified, participate in click cyclization, and undergo downstream functional-group transformations

Electron-withdrawing alkyne substrate

922-67-8

M106792

Methyl propiolate

≥97%

Electron-withdrawing alkynoate substrate, used for synthesis of triazole carboxylate structures, comparison of electronic effects, and intermediate derivatization

Aryl alkyne substrate

536-74-3

P107030

Phenylacetylene

≥97%

Aryl terminal alkyne substrate, used for synthesis of aryl-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles and studies of fragment-linking structures

Azide substrate

72320-38-8

A464136

3-Azido-1-propanol

≥96%

Azido-terminated alcohol, used to introduce azido functional groups, enable click linking, conduct terminal modification, and construct triazoles through post-cyclization routes

Copper ligand for copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition

510758-28-8

T162437

Tris[(1-benzyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl]amine (TBTA)

≥95%

Triazole-type copper ligand used to stabilize the Cu(I) active species and improve the controllability of azide–alkyne cycloaddition systems

 

Table 4 Benzotriazole Derivatives and Carboxylic Acid-Activating Coupling Reagents

 

Category

CAS No.

Aladdin Cat. No.

Name

Specification or Purity

Product Features and Applications

Azabenzotriazole carboxylic acid activation reagent

39968-33-7

H109328

1-Hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole (HOAt)

≥99%

Azabenzotriazole hydroxy reagent used for carboxylic acid activation, amide coupling, peptide synthesis, and studies on racemization control

Benzotriazole carboxylic acid activation reagent

2592-95-2

H684271

1-Hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt)

≥99%

Benzotriazole hydroxy reagent used to form activated ester structures and participate in carboxylic acid activation, amide coupling, and peptide synthesis

Methylbenzotriazole derivative

136-85-6

M158122

5-Methyl-1H-benzotriazole

≥99%

Methyl-substituted benzotriazole, used in studies of substituent effects, metal surface interactions, coordination behavior, and protective systems

Azabenzotriazole uronium coupling reagent

148893-10-1

H109327

O-(7-Azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HATU)

≥99%

Azabenzotriazole-type uronium coupling reagent used for carboxylic acid activation, amide bond construction, peptide synthesis, and pharmaceutical intermediate coupling

Benzotriazole uronium coupling reagent

94790-37-1

H106174

O-(Benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (HBTU)

≥99%

Benzotriazole-type uronium coupling reagent used for carboxylic acid activation, amide bond construction, peptide condensation, and preparation of heterocyclic intermediates

Benzotriazole core derivative

95-14-7

B101002

Benzotriazole

≥99%

Basic benzotriazole structure, used in metal surface adsorption, coordination interactions, protective systems, and construction of benzotriazole derivatives

Methylbenzotriazole mixture

29385-43-1

M158120

Methyl-1H-benzotriazole, mixture (TTA)

≥98% (GC)

Mixture of methylbenzotriazole isomers, used in metal surface protection, substituent-effect studies, and corrosion inhibition systems

N-Substituted benzotriazole derivative

13351-73-0

M158121

1-Methyl-1H-benzotriazole

≥98%

N-methylated benzotriazole, used to compare the effects of N-position substitution on adsorption, coordination, and surface interactions

Halogenated benzotriazole derivative

94-97-3

C153445

5-Chlorobenzotriazole

≥98%

Halogenated benzotriazole, used in studies of electron-withdrawing substituent effects, downstream functional modification, and metal surface interactions

Benzotriazole uronium coupling reagent

125700-67-6

T109338

O-(Benzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate

≥98%

Benzotriazole-type uronium coupling reagent used for carboxylic acid activation, amide coupling, peptide synthesis, and preparation of heterocyclic intermediates

Benzotriazole phosphonium coupling reagent

56602-33-6

B106161

BOP Reagent

≥98%

Benzotriazole-type phosphonium coupling reagent used for carboxylic acid activation, peptide condensation, amide bond construction, and intermediate coupling

Benzotriazole carboxylic acid activation reagent

123333-53-9

H106176

1-Hydroxybenzotriazole monohydrate

≥97%

Hydrated benzotriazole hydroxy reagent used for carboxylic acid activation, amide coupling, peptide synthesis, and activated ester studies

Hydroxymethyl benzotriazole derivative

28539-02-8

H183428

1H-Benzotriazol-1-ylmethanol

≥96%

Hydroxymethylated benzotriazole, used in functional modification, resin additives, surface interactions, and benzotriazole derivative studies

 

Table 5 Triazole Agrochemical Analytical Standards and Active Reference Compounds

 

Category

CAS No.

Aladdin Cat. No.

Name

Specification or Purity

Product Features and Applications

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

60207-90-1

T114972

Propiconazole

Analytical standard, mixture of isomers

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for pesticide residue detection, sterol biosynthesis inhibition studies, and resistance monitoring

Triazole agrochemical standard solution

43121-43-3

T109948

Triadimefon standard solution

Analytical standard, 10 µg/mL in petroleum ether

Triazole-class fungicide standard solution used for residue analysis, method validation, instrument calibration, and detection of sterol synthesis inhibitors

Triazole plant growth regulator standard solution

76738-62-0

P109934

Paclobutrazol standard solution

Analytical standard, 10 µg/mL in methanol

Triazole-class plant growth regulator standard solution used for crop growth regulation studies, residue analysis, and quality control

Triazole agrochemical standard solution

85509-19-9

F109957

Flusilazole standard solution

Analytical standard, 1.00 mg/mL in methanol

Triazole-class fungicide standard solution used for pesticide residue detection, instrument calibration, analytical method development, and resistance monitoring

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

131983-72-7

T114742

Triticonazole

Analytical standard, ≥99.2%

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for seed treatment agent analysis, crop disease control studies, and residue detection

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

107534-96-3

T110039

Tebuconazole

Analytical standard, ≥99%

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for pesticide residue detection, sterol demethylation inhibition studies, and resistance risk assessment

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

88671-89-0

M117283

Myclobutanil

Analytical standard, ≥98.5%

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for crop disease control studies, residue analysis, and target mechanism studies

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

79983-71-4

H109963

Hexaconazole

Analytical standard, ≥98%

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for pesticide residue detection, quality control, and inhibition studies of pathogenic fungi

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

119446-68-3

D109735

Difenoconazole

Analytical standard, ≥98%

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for pesticide residue detection, sterol demethylation inhibition studies, and resistance monitoring

Triazole plant growth regulator analytical standard

83657-22-1

U114871

Uniconazole

Analytical standard, ≥97.5%

Triazole-class plant growth regulator analytical standard used for gibberellin biosynthesis-related studies, residue analysis, and quality control

Triazole agrochemical active compound

66246-88-6

P769212

Penconazole

Moligand™, ≥98%

Triazole-class fungicidal active compound used for sterol demethylation inhibition, agrochemical activity evaluation, and resistance mechanism studies

Triazole agrochemical analytical standard

133855-98-8

E695490

Epoxiconazole

Analytical standard

Triazole-class fungicide analytical standard used for cereal disease control studies, residue detection, and analytical method development

Triazole agrochemical active compound

76674-21-0

F1421303

Flutriafol

≥98%

Triazole-class fungicidal active compound used for sterol demethylation inhibition, crop disease control, and structure–activity relationship studies

 

Table 6 Triazole Pharmaceutical Active Compounds and Mechanism Reference Compounds

 

Category

CAS No.

Aladdin Cat. No.

Name

Specification or Purity

Product Features and Applications

Triazole antifungal active compound

171228-49-2

P125008

Posaconazole

Moligand™, ≥99%

Triazole-class antifungal active compound used for sterol biosynthesis inhibition, resistance mechanism studies, and drug activity research

Triazole aromatase inhibitor

120511-73-1

A126470

Anastrozole

Moligand™, ≥99%

Triazole-class aromatase inhibitor used in studies of metalloenzyme inhibition, pharmacophore structure–activity relationships, and endocrine pharmacology

Triazole antifungal active compound

84625-61-6

I129771

Itraconazole

Moligand™, ≥98% (HPLC)

Triazole-class antifungal active compound used for sterol synthesis pathway inhibition, fungal resistance studies, and drug metabolism research

Triazole antifungal active compound

137234-62-9

V129745

Voriconazole

Moligand™, ≥98%

Triazole-class antifungal active compound used in studies of invasive fungal infections, target enzyme inhibition, and drug susceptibility evaluation

Triazole nucleoside analog

36791-04-5

R101754

Ribavirin

Moligand™, ≥98%

1,2,4-Triazole carboxamide nucleoside analog used for antiviral activity, nucleoside metabolism, and drug mechanism studies

Triazole aromatase inhibitor

112809-51-5

L129473

Letrozole (CGS 20267)

Moligand™, ≥98%

Triazole-class aromatase inhibitor used in studies of interactions with heme metal centers, endocrine pharmacology, and pharmacological effects

Triazole antifungal active compound

86386-73-4

E129360

Fluconazole

Moligand™, ≥98%

Triazole-class antifungal active compound used for sterol demethylase inhibition, drug susceptibility studies, and fungal resistance research

Triazole antifungal active compound

241479-67-4

I337027

Isavuconazole

≥98%

Triazole-class antifungal active compound used for sterol biosynthesis inhibition, resistant strain studies, and drug activity research

 

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