Late-Stage Functionalization Strategies of 1,2,3-Triazoles: A Post-Click Approach in Organic Synthesis

Abstract

The 1,2,3-triazole scaffolds are an important class of biologically privileged heterocyclic compounds with several key applications in chemistry, biology, medicine, agriculture, and material science. The “postclick” functionalization of 1,2,3-triazoles may emerge as a promising tactic for the construction of molecular architectures of therapeutics and is considered to be a growing area of investigation. This interest extends beyond the regioselective Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) method that involves the trapping of Cu(I)-triazole with suitable precursors. In this Perspective, we highlight the growing impact of postclick strategies in organic synthesis required for the late-stage functionalization of 1,2,3-triazoles with a hope that this emerging concept may provide ample opportunities in modern organic synthesis of notable applications in medicinal chemistry, biology, and materials science.