Table 2 GC-MS analysis of fatty acids of the leaves of Cassia sophera Linn
Sl no. | Name of the compound | Molecular weight | Molecular formula | Conc. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Caproic acid | 116.15 | C6H12O2 | 0.99 |
2. | Caprylic acid | 144.21 | C8H16O2 | 1.47 |
3. | Pelargonic acid | 158.23 | C9H18O2 | 1.42 |
4. | Capric acid | 172.26 | C10H20O2 | 1.23 |
5. | Undecyclic acid | 184.28 | C11H22O2 | 0.56 |
6. | Lauric acid | 200.31 | C12H24O2 | 0.95 |
7. | Trydecyclic acid | 200.31 | C13H26O2 | 0.74 |
8. | Myristic acid | 228.37 | C14H28O2 | 0.96 |
9. | Pentadecyclic acid (C15:0) | 242.39 | C15H30O2 | 0.39 |
10. | Pentadecenoic acid (C15:1) | 242.39 | C15H30O2 | 1.23 |
11. | Palmitic acid | 256.42 | C16H32O2 | 15.92 |
12. | Stearic acid | 284.47 | C18H36O2 | 4.00 |
13. | Oleic acid | 282.46 | C18H34O2 | 4.57 |
14. | Linoleic acid | 280.44 | C18H32O2 | 9.54 |
15. | α-Linoleic acid | 278.43 | C18H30O2 | 8.77 |
16. | Arachidic acid | 312.53 | C20H40O2 | 38.66 |
17. | Ecosenoic acid (C20:1) | 310.51 | C20H38O2 | 1.86 |
18. | Eicosadienoic acid (C20:2) | 308.50 | C20H36O2 | 0.69 |
19. | Arachidonic acid | 304.46 | C20H32O2 | 0.38 |
20. | Behenic acid | 340.58 | C22H44O2 | 3.28 |
21. | Lignoceric acid | 368.63 | C24H48O2 | 0.71 |
22. | Nervonic acid | 366.62 | C24H46O2 | 1.68 |