Palladium-catalyzed ortho-acylation of 2-benzyl-1,2,3-triazoles with aldehydes.

A palladium-catalyzed ortho-acylation of 2-benzyl-1,2,3-triazoles with aldehydes as an acyl source was developed. A wide variety of ketones containing 1,2,3-triazoles were obtained in good to excellent yields. This methodology provides a convenient access to the acylation of 2-substituted-1,2,3-triazoles.