• Vipul Amrutkar,
• Dr.Kalpana Deshmukh
• Dr Ravi Tapre

Sugarcane, a widely cultivated cash crop, is primarily known for its use in sugar and ethanol production, yielding valuable by products such as bagasse, molasses, and press mud. Among these by-products, sugarcane wax, obtained from press mud processing, has emerged as a highly valuable commodity with versatile applications across pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. This comprehensive review explores various aspects of sugarcane wax, including extraction methods, constituent compounds, characteristics, and applications of derived products. Notably, sugarcane wax yields essential compounds like 1-octacosanol and Policosanol, known for their potential pharmaceutical benefits, including cholesterol reduction and therapeutic applications. Moreover, the wax contributes to soil conditioning and plant growth promotion in agriculture, enhancing crop productivity and quality. In industrial sectors, sugarcane wax serves as a raw material for the production of waxes used in coatings, adhesives, and cosmetics, while its compositional properties make it invaluable in pharmaceuticals industry applications. This review underscores the significant potential of sugarcane wax as a valuable by-product of the sugar industry, offering opportunities for value addition and economic growth. By leveraging the diverse applications and extraction techniques outlined in this review, stakeholders can capitalize on the full potential of sugarcane wax, contributing to sustainable development and enhancing competitiveness in the global market

Sugarcane Wax , Filter Mud , Policosanol ,Octacosanol , Hexacosanol

"A Comprehensive Review of Sugarcane Wax – A Highly Valuable By-Product of the Sugar Industry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.c497-c502, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402259.pdf

"A Comprehensive Review of Sugarcane Wax – A Highly Valuable By-Product of the Sugar Industry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppc497-c502, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402259.pdf