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Occurrence and significance of formaldehyde in the Allende carbonaceous chondrite

January 1, 1972

Meteorites may disperse formaldehyde to planets where, in the proper conditions, the compound could then serve as a precursor for carbohydrates.

Publication Year 1972
Title Occurrence and significance of formaldehyde in the Allende carbonaceous chondrite
DOI 10.1038/236155a0
Authors Irving A. Breger, P. Zubovic, J.C. Chandler, R.S. Clarke
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70001438
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse