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'''Waxes''' are a diverse class of organic compounds that are hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. | [[File:Paraffin.jpg|250px|thumb|Paraffin wax.]]'''Waxes''' are 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 (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids. | They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above about 40 °C (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids. | ||
Revision as of 07:20, 24 June 2016
Waxes are 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 (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids.
Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic, nonpolar solvents.
Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in petroleum (nonfiction).
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- Wax @ Wikipedia