I was reading an article today from the nasa newsletter http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ca...ni-042505.html and it talked of molecules that contained upto 7 carbons. Being a chemist, I'm really interested in exactly what kind of molecules they are (to non-chemist, something with 7 carbons can be just about anything) Does anyone know who to contact or where to look for papers on this?

Thanks,
Reverend J

I could only guess, but from Experimental laboratory simulation of Titan's atmosphere: aerosols and gas phase (PDF), that lists actual compounds created in a Titan simulation, heptane and toluene is all I see with 7 carbons. I suppose Titan could have been more creative than the simulation.

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You might find something here
http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/co...ge/index.shtml

There is a chemistry section here
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journals/chemistry

I also believe it was free to register
http://top25.sciencedirect.com/signup/

Hope this helps...

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