Further studies on the coordination chemistry of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] towards indium(III) substrates

► Series of new indium(III) adducts of the metalloligand [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] synthesised. ► [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4InI2]+[InI4]− structurally characterised. ► The chloride adduct [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4InCl2]+ undergoes solvolysis in methanol. ► Positive-ion ESI MS utilised in defining the reaction chemistry of this system.