. ZnSe(ba) was synthesized as described in a previous report. Solvothermal synthesis of ZnSe(eea), ZnSe(bza), and ZnSe(da). To test the possibility of synthesizing these compounds directly, a method near-identical to that used for the synthesis of ZnSe(ba) was employed. The only differences were temperature, several of which were tested to optimize synthesis conditions, and the identity of the ligand. Temperatures of 100 °C, 140 °C, and 160 °C were tested. The final products were washed with pure ethanol and then acetone.