Source of Hydrocarbons: Generally oil reserves in sedimentary rocks are the source of hydrocarbons for the energy, transport and petrochemical industries.
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon
- Petrolium oil.
- Kerosine oil
- Diesel oil
- Natural gas
Methane:
- Marsh gas
- Coal gas
Alkane:
- Cracking method/Breaking down of Petroleum
- Natural Gas
- Pyrolysis or cracking of Alkane
- From Naphtha of impure oil of Europe
Toluene:
- Coal tar
- Unrefined mineral oil.