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Diethylzinc
Diethylzinc, or DEZ, is an organozinc compound with the chemical formulaZn(CH2CH3)2. It is highly pyrophoric and reactive, consisting of a zinc center bound to two ethyl groups. This colourless liquid is an important reagent in organic chemistry. It is available commercially as a solution in hexanes, heptane, or toluene, or as a pure liquid.