GC-MS and FTIR identification of bioactive components in the stem-leaves ethyl acetate extract of Parquetina nigrescens. (Afzel) bullock

Title : GC-MS and FTIR identification of bioactive components in the stem-leaves ethyl acetate extract of Parquetina nigrescens. (Afzel) bullock

Abstract:

Parquetina nigrescens is a plant used traditionally to treat many bacterial, fungi, or parasitic infections like gonorrhea helminthiasis, anemia, and menstrual disorders. This work aimed to analyze the bioactive component of ethyl acetate extract using GC-MS. The samples were collected, dried, and pounded by a mortar. The extraction was done successively starting with Chloroform, pet ether, ethyl acetate, and ethanol. The ethyl acetate fraction was used in this analysis. The FTIR analysis of the ethyl acetate extract reveals the presence of ester at 1166.7cm-1, C=O bond stretch at 1606.5cm-1, and alkyl halide C-Cl bond stretch at 767.8cm. The GCMS analysis revealed the presence of 36 components with various retention times and concentrations. The most abundant bioactive compounds are (E) 9- Octadecanoic acid ethyl ester (21.15%), hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester (10.43%), palmitoleic acid (6.61%), oleic acid (0.93%). The presence of these compounds could be responsible for their traditional medicinal uses.
Keywords: Parquetina, GC-MS, Phytochemical, Analysis, FTIR, nigrescens

Biography:

Isah Yinusa (Ph.D.) holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. Degrees in Organic Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria in the year 2013 and 2007 respectively. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano in 1994. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria in 2003 and a diploma in Computer Science. He has published many articles both in local and international journals in the area of natural products and chemistry-related disciplines.