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Table 6 Phytocompounds identified in the methanol extract using GCMS with their structure and biological activity

From: Pharmacognostic evaluation of Eranthemum indicum extracts for its in-vitro antioxidant activity, acute toxicology, and investigation of potent bioactive phytocompounds using HPTLC and GCMS

S. no.

Compound

Mol. wt

Biological activity

Reference

1

Beta.-l-Arabinopyranoside, Methyl

164.16 (C6H12O5)

Methyl donor Methylguanidine inhibitor Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor, 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor, beta-adrenergic receptor blocker, anticancer (liver, lung, breast, and prostate), antioxidant [30, 31]

2

N-Decanoic acid (Lauric acid)

172.68 (C10H20O2)

Antibacterial and antifungal activity [32]

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3

Octadecanoic acid

284.48 (C18H36O2)

Antioxidant, used as an emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent, tablet, and capsule lubricant [33]

4

2-Propenoic acid, Butyl ester

128.17 (C7H12O2)

Not known

5

2-Methyl-3-(3-Methyl-But-2-enyl)-2-(4-Methyl-pent-3-enyl)-Oxetane

222.37 (C15H26O)

Not known

6

3-Methyl-2-(2-oxopropyl)furan

138.16 (C8H10O2)

Antioxidant, antimicrobial and bacteriocide, Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory activity [30, 34]

7

Oleic acid (Omega-9 fatty acid)

282.5 (C18H34O2)

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, anticonvulsive activity, Anti-atherosclerosis, Anesthetic, Anti-helminthic, Antianxiety, Antibacterial, Anti-beriberi, Antibiotic, Anticancer, Anti-diabetic, Anti-diarrheic, Anti-fertility, Anti-gastric, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-obesity, Anti-tuberculosis,, Anti-hepatotoxic and Anti-viral activity [29, 30]

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8

Butyl 9-Hexadecenoate

310.5 (C20H38O2)

Not known

9

2,5-Diisopropyl-1,3,2-Dithiaborinane

202

Not known

Not found

10

Decane, 2-Cyclohexyl

224.42 (C16H32)

Not known

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11

2-Trimethylsiloxy-6-Hexadecenoic acid, Methyl ester

356 (C20H40O3Si)

Not known