Abstract: Methods, compounds, and kits are provided for derivatizing organometallic halide compounds. The methods include reacting an organometallic halide with a reagent to produce an analyte having desired properties. In a preferred form, the analyte has properties that render it more susceptible to chemical analysis in relation to its respective organometallic halide. The compounds include the analyte product of the derivatization reaction. The kits include a reagent and, preferably, some or all of the tools that may be used to perform the derivatization reaction.