The current review summarizes the known routes to different azoles linked directly to imidazole. This review is divided into classes based on the type of azoles connected to an imidazole ring. Some medical applications are mentioned. As a continuation of our very recently published review article concerning the synthesis of biologically active heterocyclic systems, 20−23 we prepared this review to present for the reader a survey of the literature on different azoles linked directly with an imidazole nucleus. Some of the medicinal applications are also mentioned. |