Design, Synthesis, and Biological Activity of New Bis-1,2,3-triazole Derivatives Bearing Thiophene-Chalcone Moiety

A series of novel 1,4-substituted bis-aralkyl and aryl 1,2,3-triazoles bearing thiophene chalcones are synthesized via the Claisen condensation of bis propargyl acetophenone intermediate with thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde followed by the Huisgen cycloaddition of the accumulated bis propargyl chalcone intermediate with various aryl and aralkyl azides. Structures of the synthesized compounds are characterized by IR, NMR and mass spectroscopy. The products are tested for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, and some of those exhibit antibacterial and antifungal activity. The moderate to poor DPPH free radical scavenging activity is determined for some products.