Gc-Ms Analysis of Bio-Active Compounds in Ethanolic Extract of Sarcostemma Acidum Stem

Abstract

The present investigation has been carried out to characterize the possible bioactive compounds present in stem extract of Sarcostemma acidum using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrum (GC-MS). GC-MS method used for the analysis of the obtained extracts, can be an interesting tool for testing the amount of some active constituents in herbs used in various industries. Eighteen compounds has been identified in stem extract of Sarcostemma acidum. The prevailing compounds in the ethanolic extract of stem of Sarcostemma acidum were 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester, n-hexadecanoic acid, stigmasterol, phytol, 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid and methyl ester.