Design and Synthesis of Thymol Derivatives Bearing a 1,2,3-Triazole Moiety for Papaya Protection against <i>Fusarium solani</i>.

ABSTRACT: Azole-based fungicides are among the market's most widely used and effective agents. However, their indiscriminate use can lead to reduced efficacy and increased pathogen resistance. This highlights the need for novel fungicides that offer improved efficiency and lower environmental impact for controlling phytopathogenic fungi. In this study, a series of 20 novel thymol derivatives, incorporating a 1,2,3-triazole moiety, were synthesized via a three-step process, with the key step being the copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction. The antifungal activity of these compounds was evaluated against Fusarium solani, the etiological agent of papaya fruit and stem rot. Additionally, molecular docking was performed to assess the binding energy and interaction modes o

SUBMITTER: de Oliveira MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12164351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature