Azide alkyne huisgen cycloaddition is a specific type of chemical reaction that involves the combination of two compounds called azides and alkynes. This reaction leads to the formation of a 1,2,3-triazole compound that has unique and important properties. Synonyms for this reaction include click chemistry, copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition, and 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. Click chemistry is a term commonly used in organic synthesis to describe rapid and efficient reactions that produce high yields of desired products. Copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition is used to describe the specific type of chemical catalyst used in the reaction, while 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition refers to the type of chemical mechanism involved.