The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2022;11(3):151-154 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2022.11303

Research Article

Isolation and identification of long -chain aliphatic compounds from Synadenium glaucescens

Vitus A. Nyigo^1,2 , Hamisi M. Malebo¹ , Faith Mabiki³ , Robinson Mdegela²

Vitus A. Nyigo,Hamisi M. Malebo,Faith Mabiki,Robinson Mdegela

1. Mabibo Traditional Medicine Research and Development Center, National Institute for Medical Research, Barack Obama Drive, P.O.Box 9653, 11101 Dar es salaam, Tanzania
2. Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.Box 3021 Morogoro, Tanzania
3. Department of Physical Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.Box 3038, Morogoro, Tanzania

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Received: 9th March, 2022 / Accepted: 7th May, 2022 / Published : 7th June, 2022

Abstract

Purification of dichloromethane extract from root barks and leaves of Synadenium glaucescens extracts through chromatographic techniques resulted into the isolation of two compounds, namely erythrinacinate C and 1-octacosanol. Chemical structures were established mainly using both one and two dimensional 1H and 13C NMR data and by comparison of the current NMR data with those from literature. Mass spectrophotometry data were used for confirmation through molecular ion peak. Both compounds are known to have been isolated from other plant species but are being reported from this plant species for the first time.