Phytochemical and UV spectrum Analysis of Azadirachta indica, Calotropis gigantea, and Ricinus communis

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify different phytochemicals present in aqueous leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica and Ricinus communis, aqueous flower extract of Calotropis gigantea. Aqueous extracts of these plants were prepared and subjected to qualitative phytochemical and UV spectrum analysis. The presence of various phytochemical compounds was determined using standard screening tests and the results indicated the presence of alkaloids, flavanoids, saponins, Terpenoides in all three plant extracts. Uv spectrum analysis of A. indica, C. gigantea and R. communis showed absorption maxima at 286, 271 and 281 nm, respectively.