| abstract |
The invention relates to a process for preparing substituted imidazole derivatives of formula (I) and acid addition salts thereof (I) in which formula Y is -CH2- or -CO-, R1 is H, halo or hydroxy, R2 is H or halo and R3 is H or lower alkyl, starting from a compound of formula (II) wherein Y, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above. The invention also relates to intermediates and their preparation. |