The chain lengths of fatty acids and fatty alcohols in naturally occurring wax esters vary. The fatty acids in wax esters derived from plants typically range from C12-C24, and the alcohols in plant waxes tend to be very long, typically C24-C34. The fatty acids and fatty alcohols of wax esters from different marine animals show major differences.
The lengths of fatty acids and alcohols in naturally occurring wax esters differ. The fatty acids found in plant-derived waxes usually range from C12 to C24, while the alcohols tend to be very long, typically ranging from C24 to C34. The fatty acids and alcohols in wax esters derived from various marine animals exhibit significant differences.