The Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, University of Mosul, discussed a Master’s thesis on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, entitled:

“Synthesis and Spectral Study of a New Series of Heterocyclic Compounds Containing the N-Amino-1,2,4-Triazole Moiety with Expected Biological Activity”

The thesis was presented by Zahraa Saeed Suleiman Al-Hayali, a postgraduate student in the Organic Chemistry Branch. Her research focused on the synthesis of several heterocyclic compounds derived from 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole through various synthetic pathways, along with the investigation of their spectral properties.

The study included the synthesis of the 1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol moiety through the reaction of thiosemicarbazide derivatives with different organic acids, leading to the preparation of mono- and bicyclic building blocks. It also involved the synthesis of 3,1-bis(4-amino-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol) benzene derivatives.

Furthermore, the research employed a multicomponent reaction approach using both microwave irradiation and grinding techniques to synthesize fused heterocyclic compounds. This was followed by condensation reactions to produce a series of novel Schiff bases, which are expected to possess significant biological activity.

The examination committee was chaired by:

Prof. Adnan Othman Omar Muami

with the membership of:

• Prof. Banan Burhan Saeed Ahmed
• Dr. Harith Mohammed Salman Abd
• Prof. Shaimaa Khazal Younis Al-Azzawi (Supervisor and Committee Member)

At the conclusion of the defense, the committee commended the scientific quality of the thesis and the significance of its findings, highlighting their promising potential in the field of heterocyclic chemistry and their possible future applications in pharmaceutical and biological research.

This research aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, through the development of new chemical compounds with expected biological activity that may serve as a foundation for future pharmaceutical research.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, through the application of scientific research and modern technologies in organic chemistry to synthesize advanced compounds that support innovation and sustainable development.

The College of Science extends its sincere wishes to its students and academic staff for continued success, scientific excellence, and further achievements in their academic and research endeavors.

Media and Government Communication Division

Tuesday, February 10, 2026