Title of article
Distribution and origin of ethyl-branched alkanes in a Cenomanian transgressive shale of the Western Interior Seaway (USA)
Author/Authors
Fabien Kenig، نويسنده , , Dirk-Jan H. Simons، نويسنده , , Ken B. Anderson، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2001
Pages
6
From page
949
To page
954
Abstract
Monoethylalkanes (MEA, C16–C22) with an even number of carbon atoms are relatively abundant in the saturated hydrocarbon fraction of the basal Graneros Shale (Cenomanian, Western Interior Seaway, USA). On the basis of isomer distribution and isotopic composition, it is proposed that MEA derive from eubacterial organisms, possibly cyanobacteria, living in fresh to brackish water environments.
Keywords
Graneros Shale , biomarker , monoethylalkanes , branched alkanes , black shales , Cenomanian
Journal title
Organic Geochemistry
Serial Year
2001
Journal title
Organic Geochemistry
Record number
752950
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