Author/Authors :
Arazo, Migdalia University of Havana - Pharmacy and Food Institute - Department of Food Science, Cuba , Hernández, Maivis University of Havana - Pharmacy and Food Institute - Department of Food Science, Cuba , Bello, Adonis University of Havana - Pharmacy and Food Institute - Department of Pharmacy, Cuba , Marrero, Adonis National Center for Scientific Researchs - Center of Natural Products, Cuba , Al-Shagdari, Ahmed Yemen Economic Corporation (YEC0), Yemen
Abstract :
The aim of this work was to identify the compounds in the hexane extract of the mature fruits of Garcinia tinctoria by means of capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The study allowed identifying 51 chromatographic peaks. The mass spectra allowed the identification of 20 paraffins, 13 carboxylic acids and 15 phenolic and/or alcoholic compounds in the volatile fraction of hexane extract of pulp.The major compounds were: the stearic, palmitic and oleic acids.
Keywords :
Clusiaceae , Garcinia tinctoria , GC , MS
