Poly(1,3-thiazol-2-yl-carbomoyl) methyl methacrylate [poly(TCMMA)] is prepared in dimethyl sulfoxide using 2,2Ј-azobisisobutyronitrile as an initiator at 60°C. Poly(TCMMA) is characterized by IR and 1 H-NMR spectroscopic techniques. Cadmium(II), copper(II), and nickel(II) chelates of poly(TCMMA) were synthesized. An elemental analysis of the polychelates suggests a metal/ ligand ratio of 1:2. The polychelates are further characterized by IR and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The thermal properties of the polymer and metal chelates are also discussed. The molecular weights of the poly(TCMMA) are determined by the gel permeation chromatography tech-