Understanding Reactive Organometallic Complexes through Mass Spectrometry

This thesis presents an investigation into reactive organometallic complexes by mass spectrometry, going beyond the detection of primary molecular ions. The complexity of organometallic reactions, low concentration, and the transient nature of their intermediates necessitate a sensitive analytical approach. Mass spectrometry, recognized for its high sensitivity to charged species, is employed in concert with conventional spectroscopic techniques. The study explores a range of mass spectrometric methodologies, including energy-resolved collision-induced dissociation, delayed reactant labeling, ion mobility spectrometry, and ion spectroscopy, to analyze reactive intermediates and metal complexes.