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Lipids

2. Waxes:
They are esters of fatty acids with higher monohydric alcohols. They also
contain free fatty acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons and sterols

Beeswax:
• Wax obtained by melting the walls of the honey comb with hot water and
removing foreign matter.

Constituents:
Myricyl palmitate (myricin) and myricyl stearate.

Uses:
Plasters, ointment, polishes.

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