an organic compound that is white and waxy; used in the manufacture of items such as candles, soaps, and cosmetics

palmitic acid; a waxy organic compound found in fats and oils used to make soap and candles

a colorless oily liquid with a sharp, unpleasant odor used in making leather, rubber, and perfumes; also known as [[酪酸|酪酸|lao4 suan1]]