Paraffin
Paraffin (from Latin parum "little" + affinis "related") is a wax—like mixture of marginal hydrocarbons (alkanes) of predominantly normal structure composition from C18H38 (octadecane) to C35H72 (pentatriocontane). Density — 0.880-0.915 g /cm3 (15 ° C); Obtained mainly from oil.
Purified paraffin is a colorless product, odorless and tasteless, greasy to the touch, insoluble in water and alcohol, well soluble in most organic solvents and mineral oils; when heated, soluble in many vegetable oils.
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