Phytochemical characterization of Melia dubia for their biological properties

The phytochemical components of Melia dubia (Cav) leaf extract has been evaluated using GC-MS-MS. It represents the presence of unsaturated fatty acids, terpenoids (diterpenes and sesquiterpenes) antioxidants, phenolic derivatives and lipophylic organic compounds. Phytochemical compounds such as Linolenic acid, Palmitic acid, Caryophyllene, Humulene, Aromadendrene, Probucol, Germacrene-D, Phthalic acid 6-ethyl-3-octyl, Butylated hydroxy toluene. The bioactive constituents identified from M.dubia were found to possess insecticidal, insect antifeedant, anti tumor, anti inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and fungicidal properties. The findings of the present study reveal the potential of M.dubia as an effective biopesticidal and pharmacological agents

Author(s): S. Murugesan, N. Senthilkumar, C. Rajeshkannan and K. B. Vijayalakshmi

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