Syntheses and crystal structures of lithium and niobium complexes containing a new type of monoanionic “scorpionate” ligand†

Abstract

The synthesis of a novel lithium compound [{Li(H₂O)(bdmpza)}₄] [bdmpza = bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)acetate], containing a new “scorpionate” ligand, and its reaction with a niobium complex to give [NbCl₃(bdmpza)(PhCCMe)] have been reported.