GC-MS analysis of the petroleum ether extract of Cycas revoluta Thunb leaves revealed the presence of several compounds, among which phytol and β-sitosterol were the main unsaponifiable matter constituents, while hexadecanoic acid, 9-octadecenoic acid (Z) were the main fatty acid constituents in the sponified part. GC-MS analysis of the prepared volatiles revealed the presence of safrole as the major component. Additionally, estragole, γ-terpinene, phellandrene and anethole were detected as minors. This is the first GC-MS study on Cycas genus leaves.
Loading....