Identification of dicyclic and tricyclic hydrocarbons in the saturate fraction of a crude oil by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Anal. Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac00241a037· OSTI ID:6955059

Richardson, J S; Miller, D E

A saturate fraction of an oil which was generated primarily from terrestrial organic matter was analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The authors searched for specific organic compounds that could be used as unambiguous indicators of terrestrial input. Two isomeric C/sub 15/ and two isomeric C/sub 15/ dicyclic hydrocarbons were identified as well as 11 tricyclic hydrocarbons. Structural characterizations were based on mass spectral data and structures of probable blo-chemical precursors. Skeletal structures of the tricyclic compounds occur in four distinct types. Only three of the four types may be used as terrestrial blomarkers. 4 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK
• OSTI ID: 6955059
• Journal Information: Anal. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 54:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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