Tocopherols as likely precursors of pristane in ancient sediments and crude oils

H. Goossens; J. W. de Leeuw; P. A. Schenck; S. C. Brassell

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journal article Nov 01, 1984

Tocopherols as likely precursors of pristane in ancient sediments and crude oils

H. Goossens J. W. de Leeuw P. A. Schenck S. C. Brassell

Nature Vol. 312 No. 5993 pp. 440-442 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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H. Goossens, J. W. de Leeuw, P. A. Schenck, et al. (1984). Tocopherols as likely precursors of pristane in ancient sediments and crude oils. Nature, 312(5993), 440-442. https://doi.org/10.1038/312440a0

Tocopherols as likely precursors of pristane in ancient sediments and crude oils

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