Sulfur in Petroleum Nomenclature of the Sulfur Compounds in Petroleum

Abstract

THE need for reform in nomenclature of organic compounds has become very evident during the past decade. In this period many new compounds, some similar to those previously known and others radically different, have been discovered. Systems of nomenclature that met the needs adequately a few years ago have become obsolete by the discovery of new compounds. The Bureau of Mines, in a long-range program designed to furnish fundamental data on the sulfur compounds of petroleum, has had as one project the compilation of tables of physical properties of sulfur compounds. The compilation of these tables, with the resultant research in the literature, has brought to light many instances of confusion in naming compounds. Not only are several systems in vogue, but numerous combinations of these systems have been used with the resulting formation of hybrid systems. This discussion is being presented both from the point of view of giving information to enable interpretation of ...