The Antioxidative Action of Monoterpene From Loranthus europaeus L.seeds

The Oils of Loranthus europaeus L.seeds had been extracted with n-hexane. A number of qualitative chemical analysis were carried to the extract using different techniques such as: Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), UV/ visible and IR. The results revealed that the isolated oily extract is monoterpenoid fraction consist of five glucoside compounds. In an attempt to assess the possible antioxidant activity for monoterpene extract of Loranthus europaeus L.seed, several assays were conducted. We found that the extract had the most potent antioxidative effect toward linoleic acid model system. The extract possessed strong reducing power ability and exhibited ferrous ion chelating capability. The extract act as retardation agent effective of corn oil oxidation.