A new tetradentate (N–)2S2macrocyclic ligand which is highly selective for platinum (II) and palladium (II)

Abstract

A newly designed tetradentate macrocyclic ligand (H₂L)(3), in which the two amide and two sulphide units act co-operatively, shows high selectivity and efficiency for complex formation with Pt^II and Pd^II over Cu^II, Ni^II, and Co^II.