Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new 4-thiazolidinones derived from heterocyclic Schiff bases

Department of Chemistry, Institute of Basic Sciences Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Khandari, Agra-282 002, India E-mail : rcsharma109@usa.net Fax: 91-562-352116 Manuscript received 11 September 2000, revised 7 August 2001, accepted 17 August 2001 Ten new 4-thiazolidinones have been synthesized by condensation of heterocyclic Schiff bases (la-e) with thioglycolic acid and thiomalic acid. All the compounds have been screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activities