Question

Bee's wax consists of

• A. Mericyl palmitate
• B. Mericyl stearate
• C. Cetyl palmitate
• D. Cetyl stearate

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mericyl palmitate

Myricyl palmitate which is an ester of triacontanol and palmitic acid. it is an important constituent of bees wax. The melting point is 62${}^o$C to 65${}^o$C. Honeybees of genus Apis produces a natural wax known as bees wax. The chemical formula is C${}_{15}$H${}_{31}$COOC${}_{30}H$${}_{61}$. It is used in cosmetics, shoe polish and furniture polish.

So, the correct answer is option A.