A series of new imidazole derivatives containing 2(3H)-benzoxazolone or 2(3H)-benzothiazolone ring were synthesized as analogues of the antifungal drug bifonazole. All compounds were tested in vitro against Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida krusli. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2009).