* Esters: These are the major components, making up about 70% of beeswax. The most common esters are myricyl palmitate, ceryl palmitate, and lauryl palmitate.
* Hydrocarbons: These make up about 15% of beeswax and include long-chain alkanes like hentriacontane.
* Free fatty acids: These account for around 10% of beeswax and include palmitic acid, myristic acid, and oleic acid.
* Other compounds: These include alcohols, ketones, and pigments, which make up the remaining percentage.
Due to this complex mixture, it's not feasible to represent beeswax with a single chemical formula. Instead, it's described as a complex mixture of organic compounds.
