Cetyl palmitate, shown below, is a component of spermaceti wax isolated from the heads of sperm whales, and is used in cosmetics. In which solvent would cetyl palmitate be expected to have the greatest solubility? 
A) acetic acid
B) ethanol
C) hexane
D) water
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