Various complexes of the type M(CO)4L and [M(CO)4]2L, M = Cr, Mo, W, have been prepared and characterized. A series of aromatic ortho bis(methylthio)ethers were used as the ligand L. The crystal structures of the free ligand C6(SCH3)6 and of the complex Cr(CO)4C6(SCH3)6 are reported.