Chemical Composition of Myrtus communis L. (Myrtaceae) Fruits | Chapter 11 | Recent Advances in Biological Research Vol. 2
The chemical composition of Myrtus
communis L. extracts were prepared and analyzed by GC-MS. Sixteen phytochemical
constituents of chemical compounds were identified in fruits of Myrtus
communis. The relative percentage of linoleic acid methyl ester was high
(27.19%), followed by oleic acid methyl ester (21.18%) and then octane 3,5-
dimethyl (16.47%), dodecane (11.39%), palmitic acid methyl ester (6.80%) and
tetradecane (6.69%) as well as, some components present in lower percentage
such as stearic acid methyl ester (3.32%). GC-MS analysis revealed that 16
different chemical components were identified in the Myrtus communis, with high
amount of linoleic acid (27.19%) helpful in revealing the pharmaceutical value
of the plant. It also provides information about its trado-medical use. GC-MS
analysis is important step towards understanding the nature of active
ingredients in this medicinal plant and mentioned phytocompounds would be
useful in the preparation of novel drugs for treating diseases.
Biography of author(s)
Karzan Omer Qader
Sulaimani University,
College of Science, Department of Biology, Iraq.
Sahar A.A. Malik Al-Saadi
Basrah University, College
of Science, Department of Biology, Iraq.
Thuraya Abdul Abbas Malik
Al-Saadi
Al-Mustansiriya University,
College of Basic Education, Department of Science, Iraq.
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