Design, synthesis, and antimicrobial activity of fluorophore 1,2,3-triazoles linked nicotinonitrile derivatives

Abstract

The synthesis and investigation of fluorescence and antimicrobial properties of a new series of 1,2,3-triazoles were described. Acetylenes 4a–c were resulted via alkylation of 2-oxonicotinonitriles 3a–c with propargyl bromide in base medium. [2 + 3] cycloaddition of acetylenes 4a–c with ethyl 2-azidoacetate, p-acetylphenylazide, and p-tolylsulfonylazide in the presence of Cu(I) afforded 1,2,3-triazoles 5a–c, 7a–c, and 9, respectively (via click reaction). The triazoles 5a–c were subjected to saponification process to give the acids 6a–c. The fluorescence and antimicrobial properties of triazoles 5a–c, 7a–c, and 9 were investigated and significant results were obtained.

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KEYWORDS:

• Antimicrobial activity
• click reaction
• fluorescence properties
• 2-oxonicotinonitrile
• 1,2,3-triazole