SBA-15-supported-dithizone-copper(I): An efficient heterogeneous catalyst for synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles in water

In this work, the SBA-15-supported dithizone-copper(I) [SBA-15-dtz–Cu(I)] complex as a new heterogeneous catalyst is prepared for the first time. The catalyst prepared is characterized by the FT-IR spectroscopy, SEM, and ICP techniques. This reusable heterogeneous catalyst can be used in the click reactions for the green and facile synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazolesvia a one-pot three-component reaction of benzyl chloride derivatives, terminal alkynes, and sodium azide in the water at 60 °C. A synthetic technique offering numerous advantages including environmentally friendly, high-to-excellent reaction yields, operational simplicity, short reaction times, reusability of the catalyst, and lack of an organic solvent was developed.