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A new lithium complex with (ⁱPr₂C₆H₃)₂-dad (N, N'-bis (ⁱPr₂C₆H₃)-1,4-diaza-1,3-butadiene) has been synthesized. The crystal structure of {Li₃ⁱPr₂C₆H₃)₂-dad]₂}{Li(THF)₄}·0.5 Hexane triclinic, P1, a = 1.3154(2), b = 1.6720(2)nm, c = 1.8283(3) nm, α = 83.762(4), β = 70.152(2), γ = 68.267(2)°, V = 3.5127(8)nm³, D_c = 1.05g cm^?3, Z = 2] is described.