A simple,
convenient, transition metal-free one pot synthesis of
3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-triazoles has been established. The innovation
in this reaction is the use of easily available 1,1-diaminoazines
as substrates. This method provides the products with wider substrate
scope, at an expedited rate, and with relatively better yields in
comparison to the reported methods. The reaction mechanism involves
an initial intermolecular nucleophilic addition (facilitated by I2) followed by intramolecular nucleophilic cyclization.