Phytochemical investigation of the roots of Grewia microcos Linn

Arun Joshi, Maya Bhobe and Ash

Abstract

The present study reports the phytochemical investigation of the roots of Grewia microcos linn. Seven Phytoconstituents have been reported namely 9,12- octadecadienoic acid; Ursolic acid; Stigmasterol; 6,4- dihydroxy-3-propen chalcone; Dioctyl phthalate; N-methyl-6-β-(1’,3’,5’-trienyl)-3-β-methoxyl-3-β-methyl piperidine; and Dibutyl phthalate have been reported for the first time from the roots of Grewia microcos.