GC -MS Characterization of Steroidal, Terpenoid and Fatty Acid Constituents in Semicarpus anacardium L. Bark
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Semicarpus anacardium L, Bark, GCMSAbstract
Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry bark of Semecarpus anacardium L. analysis shows presence of 30 phytochemical constituents with retention times ranging from 0.021 to 35.895 minutes. Major compounds identified included terpenoids, steroids, fatty acid esters, phenolic compounds, sulfur- and nitrogen-containing derivatives. The predominant peaks corresponded to high-molecular-weight terpenoid and steroidal compounds, contributing significantly to the total ion chromatogram area. Bioactive constituents such as patchouli alcohol, stigmasta-5,22-dien-3-ol derivatives, gorgost-5-en-3-ol, fatty acid esters, and phenolic derivatives were detected, it also possesses antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities. The presence of these diverse phytoconstituents supports the traditional medicinal use of S. anacardium. L. bark and suggests its potential as a source of pharmacologically important bioactive compounds. Further studies focusing on isolation and biological evaluation of the major constituents are warranted.
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