The title compound is triclinic, space group P1, with a0.7296(1), b 1.0110(3), c 1.2814(4) nm, a 90.84(2), b 101.17(2), and g 92.52(2)? Z = 2, dc = 1.55, R = 0.065. Atomic coordinates are given. The complex consists of tetrahedral ZnCl42- ions which form a 2-dimensional sheet. The anions are sandwiched between 2 hydrocarbon cation layers.

Key words: CRYSTAL STRUCTURE DETERMINATION, X-RAY DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS