Laurel wax

Lactamide, 21, 71 Laurel wax, 20, 68 Lauryl alcohol, 20, 50 Laurylisothiuronium bromide, 21,37 Lauryl mercaptan, 21, 36 Lauryl -toluenesclfonate, 20, 50 Lead dioxide, 21, 1 Lead hydroxide, 22,15 Lead tetraacetate, 21, 1, 3 dl-Leucine, 21, 74 Linoleic acid, 22, 73 tetrabromide, 22, 76 Linolenic acid, 22, 82 hexabromide, 22, 82, 85 Linolic acid, 22, 73... 

Bayberry wax, also known as myrtle or laurel wax, is obtained from the berries of various species of Myrica. The commercial wax, prepared from the berries of Myrica cerifera, may be obtained from chemical supply houses for about 0.60 per pound. The relative proportions of myristin and palmitin in bayberry wax varies somewhat, but these two compounds constitute about 95 per cent of the wax. 

Laurie acid n-dodecanoic acid, CHj-(CH2)u -COOH, one of the most widespread fatty adds, a typical wax fatty add, M, 200.3, m.p. 44 C, b.p.ioo 225°C.L.a. is present esterified in the seed fats of the laurel family (Lauraceae), and makes up 52% of the fatty acids in palm seed oil, 48% in coconut fat,... 

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