NEW MATERIAL:The compound of formula I (X and Y are halogen) and its salt. EXAMPLE:1-{1-[3,6-Dichloro-2-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl]vinyl}-1H-imidaz ole. USE:A synthetic intermediate of the amino-alcohol of formula II (R is lower alkyl) having antiarrhythmic effect. The reaction of the compound of formula I with the alkylamine of formula RNH2 gives the pharmaceutical compound of formula II. PROCESS:The compound of formula I can be prepared by reacting 2-hydroxy- acetophenone of formula III with an imidazolizing agent (e.g. 1-1H-imidazole sulphenyl chloride), and reacting the resultant vinyl imidazole of formula IV with an epihalohydrin in the presence of a base (e.g. NaOH) at room temperature or under heating.
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