The title compounds (IV) and (VI) are synthesized via two methods. Compounds (IV) are obtained in the cyclization reaction of thiosemicarbazide (III), whilst compound (VI) is obtained from the direct reaction of hydrazide (I) with isothiocyanate (V). Some of the compounds possess promising antibacterial activities. -(PITUCHA*, M.; MAZUR, L.; KOSIKOWSKA, U.; PACHUTA-STEC, A.; MALM, A.; POPIOLEK, L.; RZACZYNSKA, Z.; Heteroat. Chem. 21 (2010) 4, 215-221,