Abstract: The present invention relates to a single source metalloorganic precursor compound of the formula:(2-NR-Q-).sub.l M-A.sub.m (I=0-4, m=0-4, l+m=2 or 4)wherein M is selected form the Group 14 elements of Germanium, Tin or Lead;A and R are independently selected from: amide, alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl, substituted aryl, or -Q'-2-NR'L.sub.n (n=1-4) wherein L is selected from nothing or a Lewis base ligand;Q and Q' are each independently selected from Group VIa elements of sulfur, selenium, or tellurium; and2-NR and 2-NR' are each independently selected from N-heterocyclic aryl or its derivatives.Methods of producing these compounds are also disclosed. These precursor materials provide in a single compound the binary, tertiary, or quaternary metals in a ratio to each other that is controllable by a judicious choice of metal atoms and organic substituents. The metal alloys are useful in a variety for electronic applications, particularly in semiconductors and solar energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates a precursor metal organic compound of the formula:2-NR-Q-M-Awherein M is selected from the Group IIb elements of Zinc, Cadmium, of Mercury;A is selected from R: Amide, alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl, substituted aryl, or -Q'-2-NR'L2 wherein L is selected from nothing or a Lewis base ligand,Q and Q' are each independently selected from Group VIa elements of sulfur, selenium, or tellurium; and2-NR and 2-NR" are each independently selected from N-heterocyclic aryl or its derivatives.In a preferred embodiment, A is -Q'-2-NR' and L is nothing, especially wherein 2-NR=2-NR', Q=Q'. Methods of producing these compounds are also disclosed. These precursor materials provide in a single compound the binary, tertiary, or quaternary metals in a ratio to each other that is controllable by a discerning choice of metal atoms and organic constituents. The metal alloys are useful in a variety of electronic applications, particularly in semiconductors.