| abstract |
The invention provides imidazole derivatives of the general formula I:-n or a salt thereof, in which R represents an optionally substituted phenyl group, R¹ represents an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl group, R² represents an optionally substituted alkynyl group and Y represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or a group - NR-³ where R³ represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group; processes for their preparation and their use as fungicides. |