Abstract A series of Schiff bases (compounds 1–10) were synthesized by condensing heterocyclic/aromatic aldehydes with heterocyclic/aromatic amines through both, conventional method and microwave-assisted synthesis. The compounds were confirmed by means of IR spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, 1 H NMR and elemental analyses. The compounds were assayed for antibacterial activity against selected strains of Gram ...