The Analysis of the Aqueous Extract of Cordia myxa L. Leaves Using (GC-MS) Technology

Chemical analysis

Abstract

The study's aim was to use GC-MS technique to examine the aqueous extract of Cordia myxa leaves. Molecular weight, retention duration, peak area, chemical structure, and molecular formula all play a role in the method utilized to determine active chemical compounds.  By this technique, 30 peaks of the active chemicals were releaved in analysis of the aqueous extract of Cordia myxa leaves. Of the most compounds shown there were ten have been identified, they are 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-(fatty acid), methyl ester, 1,1,1,5,7,7,7-Heptamethyl-3,3-bis(trimethylsiloxy)tetrasiloxane, Heptadecanoic acid, Hexadecamethylheptasiloxane , Hexasiloxane, tetradecamethyl-, Triacontanoic acid, Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 3-Isopropoxy-1,1,1,7,7,7-hexamethyl-3, 5,5-tris(trimethylsiloxy)tetrasiloxane, 13-11-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester, 1,1,1,3,5,7,9,11,11,11–Decamethyl-5-(trimethylsiloxy) hexasiloxane. The study concluded that this plant has bioactive materials which are a potential medical compound and need further investigation. Therefore, this study represents A compilation of information related to the genus of Cordia, particularly Iraqi species and its phytochemistry in order to promote clear directions for future research.