Geosynthesis of organic compounds .4. Methylation of 1,2,7-trimethylnaphthalene

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作者
Bastow, TP [1 ]
Alexander, R [1 ]
Kagi, RI [1 ]
机构
[1] CURTIN UNIV TECHNOL,AUSTRALIAN PETR CRC,CTR PETR & ENVIRONM ORGAN GEOCHEM,PERTH,WA 6001,AUSTRALIA
关键词
methylation; geosynthesis; 1,2,4,7-tetramethylnaphthalene; 1,2,7-trimethylnaphthalene; alkylnaphthalene formation; petroleum;
D O I
10.1080/10406639608031216
中图分类号
O62 [有机化学];
学科分类号
070303 ; 081704 ;
摘要
In this paper we report on the anomalously high relative abundance of 1,2,4,7-tetramethylnaphthalene in sedimentary hydrocarbons that also contain a high relative abundance of 1,2,7-trimethylnaphthalene. Because 1,2,4,7-tetramethylnaphthalene is formed when 1,2,7-trimethylnaphthalene was heated with hexamethylbenzene and a clay catalyst at 120 degrees C in the laboratory, we suggest that similar transalkylation reactions occur under natural heating conditions.
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页码:177 / 183
页数:7
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