Abstract

DETERMINATION OF BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS IN THE METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF PADINA PAVONICA USING GC-MS TECHNIQUE

Sudha G. and Balasundaram A.*

Abstract

The bioactive components of Padina pavonica have been evaluated using GC/MS. The chemical compositions of the methanolic extract of Padina pavonica were investigated using Perkin-Elmer Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, while the mass spectra of the compounds found in the extract was matched with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) library. GC/MS analysis of methanolic extract of Padina pavonica revealed the existence of 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, n-Hexadecanoic acid, 1,2- Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis 2-methylpro, Hexadecanoic Acid, Ethyl Ester and 2-Hexadecen-1-OL, 3,7,11,15- Tetramethyl. The results of this study offer a platform of using Padina pavonica as herbal alternative for various diseases.

Keywords: Padina pavonica, GC/MS, Bioactive components, Methanolic extract.