Cadinane-type sesquiterpenes are precursors of alkyl naphthalenes and tetralins.
Norcadalene and tetralins can be potential indicators for non-clayey host rocks.
1,6-, 2,6- and 2,7-dimethylnaphthalenes (DMNs) were generated from sesquiterpene.
20">1,2-, 1,4- and 2,3-DMNs are derived from precursors other than sesquiterpenes.