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metal-organic compounds
The title compound, [Li(C15H26NSi)(C4H10O)(C5H5N)], contains a Li atom with approximately trigonal planar coordination whose principal coordination sphere consists of one N-2,6-diisopropylphenyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)amido, one pyridine and one diethyl ether ligand. There is a further possible bonding contact between the Li atom and the N-ipso C atom of the 2,6-diisopropylphenyl group.