A comparative IR/Raman, X-ray and computational study of diethylzinc pyridine complexes

• Diethylzinc-pyridine adducts have been investigated by IR and Raman spectroscopy.
• The crystal structure of Et2Zn(py)2 (2) has been determined by X-ray diffraction.
• Experimental results have been supported by computational methods.

The liquid diethylzinc-pyridine adducts Et2Zn(py) (1, py = pyridine) and Et2Zn(py)2 (2) have been investigated in detail by infrared and Raman spectroscopy. Furthermore, the crystal structure of 2 has been determined for the first time by X-ray diffraction. The structures of 1 and 2 and the assignment of vibrational modes are supported by quantum chemical calculations.

The liquid diethylzinc-pyridine adducts Et2Zn(py) (1, py = pyridine) and Et2Zn(py)2 (2) have been investigated in detail by IR and Raman spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and computational methods.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide