Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of preparing triazole compounds which inhibit the activity of Hsp90. One embodiment of the invention is directed to methods for preparing a triazole compound represented by the following Structural Formula: or a tautomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or clathrate, or a prodrug thereof, comprising the steps of: a) reacting an amide represented by the following Structural Formula: with a thionation reagent to form a thioamide; b) reacting the thioamide of step a) with hydrazine to form a hydrazonamide; c) reacting the hydrazonamide of step b) with a carbonylation or a thiocarbonylation reagent. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method of synthesis of a compound of formula (IA) or a tautomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or clathrate, or a prodrug thereof, comprising reacting a compound of formula (IIA) with an oxidizing agent, thereby producing a compound of formula (IA).