Wax ester
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Wax ester
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A wax ester (WE) is an ester of a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol. Wax esters are the main components of three commercially important waxes: carnauba wax, candelilla wax, and beeswax. Wax esters are formed by combining one fatty acid with one fatty alcohol: Some wax esters are saturated, and others contain unsaturated centers. Saturated wax esters have higher melting points and are more likely to be solid at room temperature. Unsaturated wax esters have a lower melting point and are more likely t
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Ester of a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_ester
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2024-03-08T13:21:19Z
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