Question

The ester of myricyl alcohol ($C_{30}{H}_{61}OH$) and palmitic acid ($C_{15}{H}_{31}COOH$) is a _________

• A. bee's wax
• B. lanoline wool
• C. spermaceti
• D. lecithin

Answer 1

The correct option is A bee's wax

The ester of myricyl alcohol ($C_{30}{H}_{61}OH$) and palmitic acid ($C_{15}{H}_{31}COOH$) is a Bee's wax.

Bee's wax is a tough wax formed from a mixture of several compounds.

Bee's wax is a product made from the honeycomb of the honeybee and other bees. The three major beeswax products are yellow bees wax, white bees wax, and bees wax absolute.

It has mild anti-swelling (anti-inflammatory) effects.

Option A is correct.