Hydrocarbons with benzene rings, which help boost octane levels but are often regulated due to health concerns. Production Process
💡 In the early days of the oil industry, gasoline was actually considered a useless byproduct of kerosene production and was often discarded! It wasn't until the invention of the automobile in 1892 that its value was truly recognized. Malserc - GASOLINE
Breaking down large, heavy hydrocarbon molecules into the smaller ones that make up gasoline. This is often done using heat (thermal cracking) or catalytic cracking to improve yields. Hydrocarbons with benzene rings, which help boost octane
This determines how easily the liquid turns into a gas. High volatility is needed for cold starts, but it must be balanced to prevent "vapor lock" in hot weather. Breaking down large, heavy hydrocarbon molecules into the
The initial separation of crude oil into different "fractions" based on boiling points.