Waxes are the fatty add esters of long chain
monohydric alcohols like cytyl, ceryl or mericyl.
However, paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum. Plant waxes occur in cuticle whereas animals have cutaneous glands which are known to secrete wax
Waxes are the fatty add esters of long chain
monohydric alcohols like cytyl, ceryl or mericyl.
However, paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum. Plant waxes occur in cuticle whereas animals have cutaneous glands which are known to secrete wax