Cu (I)-catalyzed alkyne− azide 1, 3-dipolar cycloaddition (CuAAC). Ligand 3 forms a stable
complex with CuCl, which catalyzes the Huisgen 1, 3-dipolar cycloaddition on water or
under neat conditions. Low catalyst loadings, short reaction times at room temperature, and
compatibility with free amino groups make 3· CuCl an outstanding catalyst for CuAAC.