The Spectroscopic Analysis of Pandanus' Tristearin

Abstract:

Pandanus or the screwpines are nowadays, receiving more attention. It is the largest genera in Pandanaceae family. This species is usually found along coastal region from the Southeast Asia to the Pacific Island. Almost all parts of Pandanus species are used for many purposes in daily life. For example, the leaves are used as coloring and flavoring agents. Meanwhile, the bark and large branches are used in constructions. Besides the non-medicinal values, Pandanus species were also traditionally used as medications for the treatment of fever, headache, sore throat and others. Amazingly, some medical properties of Pandanus species are scientifically proven and the active constituents were known. The objective of this research is to investigate the biomolecule from Pandanus species, specifically, Pandanus pygmaues. It is aimed purify the chemical component that might present in the leaves part. In the methodology, the samples were cut prior to the organic solvent extraction and maceration. The compositions of Pandanus pygmaues extracts were detected via analytical and preparative thin layer chromatography. The hexane extract was subjected to an open column chromatography technique. A compound was successfully isolated and was analyzed by using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy. This compound could be identified as a tristearin.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 888)
• Pages: 324-329
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.888.324
• Online since: March 2017
• Authors: Mohd Sharil Ahmad, ummu amirah armayni, Nuruljannah Md Yusof, Hannis Fadzillah Mohsin, Ibtisam Abdul Wahab
• Keywords: Pandanus, Spectroscopy, Tristearin

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