title: Synthesis and reactivity of a dipyrrinatolithium complex.
abstract: The synthesis and characterization of the first dipyrrinato-alkali-metal complex is reported herein. The novel reactivity of this lithium complex is demonstrated in the preparation, isolation, and characterization of a heteroleptic zinc(II) complex in high yield.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cipot-Wechsler
authors.forename: Adeeb Al-Sheikh
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: Erin E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Chapman
authors.forename: T Stanley
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Cameron
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thompson