What is "chlorogold"

Chloro(triphenylphosphine)gold(I) is the coordination complex with the formula ( PhP)AuCl. This colorless solid is the complex of triphenylphosphine and gold(I) chloride.

Chloro(dimethyl sulfide)gold(I) is a coordination complex of gold. It is a white solid. This compound is a common entry point into gold chemistry.

Chloro(tetrahydrothiophene)gold(I) a coordination complex of gold. Like the dimethyl sulfide analog, this compound is used as a convenient entry point to gold chemistry. The tetrahydrothiophene ligand is labile and is readily substituted with other stronger ligands.