Molecular zinc hydrides

• This review collates reports on molecular zinc hydrides.
• Systematic follows ligands used to support zinc hydrides.
• Synthetic procedures for molecular hydrides are collected.
• NMR spectroscopic and crystallographic data are discussed.
• Catalytic applications of zinc hydrides are discussed.

An overview of structurally characterized molecular organozinc hydrides is given. The compounds are presented based on the type of supporting ligand. Their synthesis, structure, reactivity, and catalytic applications are summarized in this overview.