10 results about "Wax ester" patented technology

A wax ester (WE) is an ester of a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol. Wax esters comprise the main components of three commercially important waxes: carnauba wax, candelilla wax, and beeswax. Wax esters are formed by combining one fatty acid with one fatty alcohol: RCOOH+RʼOH<=>RCOORʼ+H₂O Various types of wax esters exist. Some are saturated, and others contain unsaturated centers. Saturated wax esters have higher melting points and are more likely to be solid at room temperature.