Analysis of fixed oil from the seed of Cassia obtusifolia by GC-MS

Abstract

Cassia obtusifolia is a medicinally important plants belonging to the family of Fabaceae. It has been used extensively by ayurvedic practitioner and also reported to contain anthraquinones and flavonoids, these constituents are well documented to possess anti-inflammatory activity. The fatty acid compositions of the petroleum ether extract of seeds of this plant were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometer. 4 compounds were identified from the extract of seeds (99.98%) and they are palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid of methyl ester. Among all fatty acids of linoleic acid showed the highest concentration (50.65%).