crocetane

isoprenoid isomer of phytane found in methane-seep sediments and some Palaeozoic crude oils

Also Known As:

2,6,11,15-tetramethylhexadecane

Networked: 1 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

1.	Brocks, J J: 1 article (01/2017)
2.	Schinteie, R: 1 article (01/2017)

1.	Facies 01/01/2017 - "By contrast, the irregularly branched C20 isoprenoid 2,6,11,15-tetramethylhexadecane (crocetane) was more common in dolomite-rich facies, revealing that an alternate group of archaea was active during less saline periods. "

1.	crocetane
2.	Terpenes (Terpenoids)
3.	calcium magnesium carbonate (dolomite)