Temperature-programmed pyrolysis of Beypazari (Turkey) and Timahdit (M
orocco) oil shales was investigated. The maximum product evolution tem
peratures were determined for each sample. n-Paraffins and 1-olefins i
n the pyrolysis products were classified by carbon number. The effect
of kerogen types on the distribution of n-paraffins and 1-olefins was
also investigated.