Using electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry as a synthesis-targeting technique - An update on the chemistry of the platinum chalcogenide dimers [Pt2(μ2-E)2(PPh3)4] (E = S, Se)

Electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (ESI MS) is a powerful analytical technique which, with appropriate application, can be used as the technique of choice for the investigation of coordination chemistry. This review summarises our development of the chemistry of the platinum(II) chalcogenide metalloligands [Pt-2(mu(2)-E)(2)(PPh3)(4)] (E = S, Se) using such a mass spectrometry- based approach. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.