Designing tactics were tailored and followed by synthetic and formulation methodologies to prepare 2,6,11,15-tetraoxa-9,17-diaza-1,7,10,16-(1,2)-tetrabenzenacyclooctadecaphan-8,17-diene. Spectral techniques (MS, infrared, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, electronic and EPR), physiochemical measurements (elemental analysis, molar conductance and magnetic susceptibility), electrochemistry (cyclic voltammetry) and classical mechanics (molecular modeling) were employed for structural elucidation of Co(II) and Mn(II) coordination entities having N 2 O 4 chromophore. Comparative spectral analysis revealed legating nature of N 2 O 4 donor macrocycle and confirmed host/guest connectivity between ligand and metal(s). Mass spectrometry (MS) determined 1:1 stoichiometry in CEs. Further electrochemical study confirmed change in oxidation and reduction patterns of CEs. Inhibiting potential (antifungal screened against Aspergillus flavus) showed enhanced antimicrobial properties of CEs as compared to ligand. Molecular modeling was employed to find out different molecular features along with their stabilization energies.