Biocompatible silicomolybdic acid-promoted one-pot expeditious synthesis of 1,2,3- <i>NH</i> -triazoles

The present work describes a new and practical approach for the one-pot preparation of 4-aryl-<i>NH</i>-1,2,3-triazoles and 4-glycosyl-<i>NH</i>-1,2,3-triazoles from a multicomponent reaction involving aldehydes, nitroalkanes, and sodium azide in the presence of 5 mol% of silicomolybdic acid (SMA) as a versatile and biocompatible catalyst. One-pot sequential formation of C-C and C-N bonds, high reaction yield, biocompatible nature of catalyst, easy handling, and broad substrate scope of 1,2,3-triazoles are the notable advantages of the present protocol.