Research Article
K. ParameswaraRao, B. V. Rames
Abstract
The present investigation was carried out to analyze the active constituents present in aerial parts (dry seeds) of Croton bonplandianum Baill (Euphorbiaceae) by GC-MS analysis. The presence of phytochemical compounds was screened by qualitative method. Totally 4 bioactive Phytochemical compounds were identified in the n-hexane extract of Croton species, the components were identified by comparing their relation indices and mass spectra. Fragmentation patterns with those stored on the MS-Computer library and also form the published literatures. The prevailing compounds were Squalene, (9Z, 12Z)-octadeca-9, 12-dienoic acid, methyl 12-oxo-octadec-9-enoate- and phytol. The research revealed the potential of hexane extract of Croton bonplandianum Baill seeds as a good source of phytochemicals that justify the use of this plant for its various ailments by traditional practitioners.