Design, Synthesis and In Silico Molecular Docking Evaluation of New Series of 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives as Potent Antimicrobial Agents

Chalcone and triazole scaffolds have demonstrated a crucial role in the advancement of science and technology. Due to their significance, research has proceeded on the design and development of novel benzooxepine connected to 1,2,3-triazolyl chalcone structures. The new chalcone derivatives produced by benzooxepine triazole methyl ketone and different aromatic carbonyl compounds. Product structures were established by various spectral techniques such as IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass specrometric analysis. Among the tested compounds, two compounds exhibited exceptional antibacterial susceptibilities with MIC (Minimum inhibitory concentration) range of 3.59-10.30 mu M against the tested S. aureus strain. Few of the compounds displayed superior antifungal activity against F. oxysporum with MIC value range from 3.25-4.89 mu M, when compared to fluconazole (MIC=3.83 mu M). In addition, few derivatives demonstrated equivalent antitubercular action against H37Rv strain with MIC range of 2.16-4.90 mu M. The capacity of one of the ligand to form a stable compound on the active site of CYP51 from M. tuberculosis (1EA1) was confirmed by docking studies. Additionally, the chalcone-1,2,3-triazole hybrids ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion), molecular characteristics, estimation of toxicity, and bioactivity scores were assessed.