Beeswax

Mpt. 64°-65°; Sp. gr..969. Secreted by bees. It consists mainly of myricic palmitate, C16H31 (C30H61) O2, cerotic acid, C2H4O2, cerolein, and several hydrocarbons. Soluble in chloroform, le soluble in alcohol and ether. In heating it yields acetic and proprionic acids, carbon dioxide, ethylene, a thick white oil, and a non-volatile residue. Bleached by sunlight under water. Used for candles, electrotype molds, models, etc.