The synthesis of new tetra-kis N-substituted tetra-azamacrocyles was a
chieved. In the case of tetra amido analogues the best yields were obt
ained through the use of Schotten-Bauman reaction type in a biphasic s
ystem. In the case of tetra-N-omega alkyl carboxylic esters, optimal e
xperimental conditions leading to the desired tetra N-substituted deri
vatives are described.