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If anyone on the list can help Amy Chandler with
the major properties of beeswax for a major
A-level project this summer. See message below.
Thank You in Advance
M. Mordenti
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Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 5:18 PM
Subject: Chemistry of beeswax
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> Dear sir,
>
> I am an A-level Chemistry student from Harrogate in England. My father is
an amateur beekeeper, and suggested that I investigate the major properties
of beeswax for my major A-level project this summer.
>
> However, I am having difficulty tracking down the many Chemical references
at the back of my dad's books as many are very old and hard to come by.
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> I am especially interested in the results of thin layer chromatography of
beeswax (using chloroform as a solvent) and specific names of mono-esters,
di-esters and fatty acids found in the wax.
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> I would be very grateful if you could provide me with some addresses to
contact, or indeed, if you could help me yourself (if you happen to be a
Chemist).
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> Thank you so much for your time,
>
> Amy Chandler.
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