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Azaarenes in recent marine sediments.

M Blumer, T Dorsey, J Sass

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 21, 1977
    PubMed
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    Complex nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds, called azaarenes, were found in marine sediments. These compounds, similar to hydrocarbons, likely originate from natural fires, impacting geochemistry and the environment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geochemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Marine sediments contain diverse organic compounds.
    • Nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds (azaarenes) are significant but often understudied.
    • Understanding azaarene origins is crucial for environmental assessments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and characterize azaarenes in recent marine sediments.
    • To investigate the origin and implications of these azaarene compounds.
    • To analyze the geochemical and environmental significance of azaarenes.

    Main Methods:

    • Chemical fractionation techniques were employed.
    • Mass spectral probe distillation was utilized for analysis.
    • Compositional analysis of identified azaarenes was performed.

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    Main Results:

    • A complex mixture of azaarenes was detected in marine sediments.
    • Azaarenes ranged from three- to eight-membered rings.
    • Homologs with up to eight alkyl carbons were identified.
    • Azaarene composition suggests natural fire origins, similar to hydrocarbons.

    Conclusions:

    • Recent marine sediments harbor a significant assemblage of azaarenes.
    • Azaarenes likely originate from natural fire events.
    • These findings have important analytical, geochemical, and environmental implications.