Waxes are composed of long-chain alkanes (odd-numbered carbons from C25 to C35), alcohols, ketones, and fatty acid esters.
Waxes are a mixture of long-chain alkanes (C25-C35), alcohols, ketones, and esters of long-chain fatty acids.
| Front | Composition of Waxes |
|---|---|
| Back | A mixture of: long chain alkanes (odd no C25 - C35) alcohols ketones esters of long chain fatty acids |
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