In this case the fatty acids would have 18-30 carbon atoms, and the final stage of the synthetic pathway would clip off the oxygen atoms to create pure hydrocarbons.

Based on the infrared spectra, it was suggested that the scale insect's waxes be composed most by long-chain hydrocarbons, fatty alcohols, fatty acids and some compounds with aromatic rings.

Beeswax and other plant wax, mineral wax, fatty acids, fatty alcohol, glycerin, hydrocarbons and synthetic waxes such as almost all of the waxes and grease products have good compatibility.