Formula C28H56O2 Density 819 kg/m³ | Molar mass 424.76 g/mol Melting point 90.9 °C | |
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Montanic acid is a saturated fatty acid isolated and detected mainly in montan wax. It also occurs in beeswax and Chinese wax. Montanic acid ethylene glycol esters and glycerol esters are used as protective layer on fruit skins and coating on foods.
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