Three new ways to synthesize 1,3 - azoles derivatives on mineral suppo
rts using Ca(OCl)(2)/Al2O3 or MnO2 / SiO2 or by fusion '' in dry media
'' are described. The reactions are activated under microwave irradia
tion in a monomode Synthewave 402 reactor. The reaction times are cons
iderably shortened and the products are obtained in higher yields and
better purity, than compared to conventional heating. (C) 1998 Elsevie
r Science Ltd. All rights reserved.