“…It is also important in biochemistry, organic chemistry, and medical chemistry, even in HIV investigations (Berl et al, 2001;Ng, 1999;Nakatsuji et al, 1985;Boger et al, 1999;Fessmann & Kilburn, 1999;Bridger et al, 1999;Searcey et al, 1998). Metal complexes containing the chelidamate ligand have been reported for Fe III , Cr III , Sn IV , Gd III and V V (Ng, 1998(Ng, , 1999Riegel, 1926;Hall et al, 2000;Cline et al, 1979;Yang et al, 2002;Thich et al, 1976). Here we report the synthesis and crystal structure of a new Zn II compound, (I), with a chelidamate ligand.…”