title: Branched-chain Fatty acids in sediments.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Leo
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Parker