Describing the coordination chemistry of macrocyclic ligands, this book introduces common types of ligands and strategies for the synthesis of the free ligands and their metal complexes. It also describes the unique thermodynamic and kinetic properties of macrocyclic complexes and applications of the ligands.

This book describes the coordination chemistry of macrocyclic ligands. Common types of ligands are introduced and strategies for the synthesis of the free ligands and their metal complexes are discussed. The unique thermodynamic and kinetic properties of macrocyclic complexes are introduced and applications of the ligands presented. The book is suitable for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and assumes a knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry at the second year undergraduate level.