What is Chemical formula for beeswax?

Answer 1

There is no formula. The composition of beeswax is complex and contains in the order of 300 components including hydrocarbons, straight-chain monohydric alcohols, acids, hydroxy acids, and oils. Its composition can vary according to the variety of bee, the time of year, the weather, and a number of other factors.

Answer 2

Chemical Composition of Yellow Beeswax: Esters of wax acids 70.9%, Cholesteryl esters of fatty acids 1.1%, Flavones (Coloring matter) .3%, Lactones .6%, Free alcohols 1-1.25%, Free wax acids 13.5-14.5%, Hydrocarbons 10.5-13.5%, Moisture and mineral impurities 1-2%. (Ref.--The Chemistry and Technology of Waxes, Albin H. Warth, 1956, Page 92. Reinhold Publishing Corporation, New York; Chapman & Hall, Ltd., London.)

Answer 3

The chemical properties of beeswax vary slightly from place to place, but are primarily long-chain aliphatic alcohols and the esters of fatty acids. There is a bit more to this, but an investigator is urged to look up beeswax in a place like Wikipedia to get a more detailed report. As regards physical properties, beeswax is hard (brittle) when cold, and softens at the temperature of the human body. The melting point is in the low to mid 60's C. Color can vary from nearly white to dark golden hues.

Answer 4

According to wikipedia the approximate chemical formula for beeswax is C15H31COOC30H61. We can therefore say that the principal elements present are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Answer 5

C15h31cooc30h61