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Online ozonolysis inside a mass spectrometer offers a very specific C\u2550C fragmentation strategy; however, adoption of the precursor-selective ozone-induced dissociation has been limited by its low reaction yields and the need for specialized mass spectrometers that can provide higher partial pressure of ozone and\/or modifications to enable effective ion trapping. To make the online ozonolysis mass spectrometry more accessible, we present a setup in which ozone is introduced directly into the sheath gas line of a standard heated electrospray ionization source. This minimally modified online ozonolysis setup enables efficient interaction of ozone with electrospray droplets at atmospheric pressure while maintaining normal instrument operation and safety. 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