Pyrazole derivatives are known as an important class of heterocycles which display an ample spectrum of biological activities and are widely employed as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-psychotic agents. 1 The most widely used method for their synthesis is the reaction between 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and hydrazines, 2 and 3 the harsh reaction conditions or the multistep sequences usually required to access the starting materials ...