Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Cyclam (14811-tetraazacyclotetradecane) is an organic compound with the formula (NHCH2CH2NHCH2CH2CH2)2. It is a white solid that is soluble in water. The compound is notable as macrocyclic ligand which binds strongly to many transition metal cations. The compound was first prepared by the reaction of 13-dibromopropane and ethylenediamine.The compound features four secondary amines.
