Phytochemical analysis and bioactive compound identification using GC-MS of Mucuna melanocarpa Hochst. ex A.Rich. ethanolic seed extract
Authors:
Yordanos Germame
(Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, Comoros street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
,
Hailu Atnafu
(Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, Comoros street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
,
Abera Seyoum
(Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, Comoros street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
Abstract
Mucuna melanocarpa is a tall climbing plant, belonging to the family Fabaceae and is endemic to Ethiopia. While the genus Mucuna is known for its nutritional and medicinal properties, the understudied species M. melanocarpa remains largely unexplored. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses and to identify bioactive compounds using the GC–MS technique. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids saponins, tannins and proteins. The GC-MS analysis showed the presence of two major compounds, octacosane and geraniol known for their antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties.
Keywords: Mucuna melanocarpa, phytochemical screening, GC-MS, octacosane, geranio
How to Cite:
Germame, Y., Atnafu, H. & Seyoum, A., (2025) “Phytochemical analysis and bioactive compound identification using GC-MS of Mucuna melanocarpa Hochst. ex A.Rich. ethanolic seed extract”, Lekovite Sirovine 45(1), 1-5. doi: https://doi.org/10.61652/leksir2545339G
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