An Overview on Synthesis, Properties and Biological Activities of Imidazole and Its Derivatives

Imidazole belongs to the class of five membered heterocyclic compounds which plays a major role in Medicinal Chemistry. It was synthesized by different methods using different chemicals. This article reviews different methods of synthesis, properties of imidazole, both its natural and synthetic derivatives and pharmacological activities. Imidazole shows wide variety of biological activities such as anti-tubercular activity, anti-inflammatory activity, antimicrobial activity, anthelmintic activity, anti-cancer activity etc., this article reflects on anti-tubercular activity, anti-inflammatory activity, antimicrobial activity, Hypertensive activity and anti-ulcer activity.