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| − | Wax is a diverse class of organic | + | '''Wax''' is a diverse class of [[organic compound]]s that are hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. They include higher [[alkane]]s and [[lipid]]s, typically with melting points above about 40 °C, melting to give low viscosity liquids. Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic, non-polar solvents. Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in [[petroleum]]. |
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Revision as of 12:33, April 4, 2016
Wax is a diverse class of organic compounds that are hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above about 40 °C, melting to give low viscosity liquids. Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic, non-polar solvents. Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in petroleum.