Branched-Chain Fatty Acids in Sediments

Branched-Chain Fatty Acids in Sediments

Branched-chain (iso and anteiso) fatty acids were isolated from marine sediments from several environments. The relatively high ratio of branched-chain to straight-chain fatty acids for the even-numbered carbon molecules suggests a bacterial origin for the branched-chain isomers. The branched-chain...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1966-04, Vol.152 (3722), p.649-650
Hauptverfasser: Leo, Richard F., Parker, Patrick L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biochemistry
Carbon
Chain stores
Fatty acids
Isomers
Plankton
Radiocarbon
Sediments
Shales
Unsaturated fatty acids
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Zusammenfassung:Branched-chain (iso and anteiso) fatty acids were isolated from marine sediments from several environments. The relatively high ratio of branched-chain to straight-chain fatty acids for the even-numbered carbon molecules suggests a bacterial origin for the branched-chain isomers. The branched-chain fatty acids are present in the Green River shale. Possible geochemical implications are suggested.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.152.3722.649