Synthesis of 2,3-diaryl-1,4-diazolyl-2,3-epoxybutanes

2,3-Diaryl-1,4-diazolyl-2,3-epoxybutanes have been prepared from dimethylstilbenes. An efficient although neglected synthesis of the required olefins has been recovered from the literature. The target compounds show moderate antifungal activity.