GC-MS ANALYSIS OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF LEAF OF WATTAKAKA VOLUBILIS (L.F)

Abstract

The investigation was carried out to determine the possible bioactive compounds of Wattakaka volubilis leaf using
GC-MS analysis. The chemical compositions of the methanol extract of Wattakaka volubilis leaf was 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 standard and Technology (NIST) library. Twenty compounds were identified, Dodecanoic Acid
(11.32%) . Was found to be the major component followed by 9- Octadecenoic acid(Z) -9 Octadecenyl ester, (Z) (11.09%), 9-
Octadecenoic acid,(Z) and Elaidinsaeure(7.87%). Hexadecanoic acid (5.06%). Pentacyclic acid (4.26%) , were found as the major
compound in methanol extract of Wattakaka volubilis (L.F) Stapf leaf . Very small quantity(1.16%) of 3-pentanol 1,3-Dioxolane,
4-methyl- 2- pentadecyl were reported..