
About The Editors
Dr. Raj Badekar
Dr. Vinay Singh
About The Book
The field of heterocyclic chemistry continues to be one of the most dynamic and intellectually stimulating areas of chemical science, bridging the disciplines of organic, inorganic, medicinal, and materials chemistry. Heterocycles constitute the backbone of countless biologically active molecules, advanced functional materials, and catalytic systems. In recent decades, their integration into metal complexes has provided transformative opportunities in catalysis, sensing, materials design, and therapeutic applications. Recognizing the importance of this expanding field, this volume—―Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry: Structures, Reactivity, and Applications in Metal Complexes‖—brings together diverse perspectives to provide a comprehensive overview of the structures, reactivity patterns, and multifaceted applications of heterocyclic compounds and their metal complexes. The book is organized into thematic chapters, each devoted to a specific class of heterocycles or their role in metal coordination chemistry. The initial chapters focus on nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, emphasizing their versatile coordination chemistry, rich reactivity, and significant contributions to pharmaceuticals and catalysis. Building upon this, the book examines sulfur-containing heterocyclic systems, highlighting their unique electron-donating properties, redox activity, and promising applications in materials science and environmental remediation. are also extensively discussed, particularly with regard to their structural diversity, hydrogen-bonding capability, and essential roles in bioinorganic chemistry. Recognizing that the interplay between multiple heteroatoms often leads to novel properties, special attention is given to mixed heteroatom systems, including nitrogen–sulfur, nitrogen–oxygen, and oxygen–sulfur heterocycles. These chapters explore their synthetic strategies, structural features, and practical applications, underscoring the synergistic effects of multiple heteroatoms in fine-tuning chemical behavior and metal-binding affinities.




