Isolation and identification of an ester from a crude oil
January 1, 1958
A dioctylphthalate has been isolated from a crude oil by means of adsorption column chromatography. The ester was identified by means of elemental analysis, refractive index, and its infra-red absorption spectrum. Saponification of the isolate and examination of the resultant alcohol by means of infrared absorption spectra led to the conclusion that the ester is a branched chain dioctylphthalate. This is the first reported occurrence of an ester in crude petroleum.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Isolation and identification of an ester from a crude oil |
| DOI | 10.1016/0016-7037(58)90009-7 |
| Authors | H.F. Phillips, Irving A. Breger |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta |
| Index ID | 70009834 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |