Compounds containing an imidazole ring are wellknown in living systems. A number of 4- imidazolidone derivatives display a wide range of biological properties including anti- convulsant [1], anti-depressant [2], anti-inflammatory [3], anti-viral [4], anti-tumor [5], etc. 4- imidazolidones can be prepared by multistep synthesis involving reagents which are difficult to handle [6]. Although sodium and amyl alcohol [7], sodium amalgam [8], H2 pressure on ...