Chemical synthesis in acetonitrile containing discharges. Insights from photoionization experiments with synchrotron radiation

► Insights into the photo-induced ion chemistry of gaseous acetonitrile by VUV synchrotron radiation. ► Ionic isomer selectivity (linear vs cyclic) in the reaction of CH2CN+ with CH3CN. ► Calculations (G3 level) of structure and energetics of some relevant ionic clusters.