| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing 5-substituted imidazole compounds of formula (I), by reacting a ketone of formula (II) (II), and a manganese compound of formula (III), (III), wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , Q, X, Y, Z, z 1 , M 1 , z 2 , n and m are defined as disclosed in the specification, as well as to specific manganese compounds useful in this process. |