Distribution and origin of ethyl-branched alkanes in a Cenomanian transgressive shale of the Western Interior Seaway (USA)

Authors
Kenig, F Simons, DJH Anderson, KB
Citation
F. Kenig et al., Distribution and origin of ethyl-branched alkanes in a Cenomanian transgressive shale of the Western Interior Seaway (USA), ORG GEOCHEM, 32(7), 2001, pp. 949-954
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Earth Sciences
Journal title
ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
01466380 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
949 - 954
Database
ISI
SICI code
0146-6380(2001)32:7<949:DAOOEA>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Monoethylalkanes (MEA, C-16-C-22) With an even number of carbon atoms are r elatively abundant in the saturated hydrocarbon fraction of the basal Grane ros Shale (Cenomanian, Western Interior Seaway, USA). On the basis of isome r distribution and isotopic composition. it is proposed that MEA derive fro m eubacterial organisms, possibly cyanobacteria, living in fresh to brackis h water environments. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.