Journal of Environmental Biology

GC-MS analysis of ethanolic extract of propolis from Jhajjar district in Haryana, India

S. Sharma, A. Rana* and D. Khakhlary     

Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Mohali-140 413, India

Received: 04 January 2024                   Revised: 05 March 2024                   Accepted: 08 April 2024

*Corresponding Author Email : anitakadian23@gmail.com                  *ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1473-6858

Abstract

Aim: To analyse the chemical composition of ethanolic extract of propolis, a glue like resinous natural material collected by worker honey bees from Jhajjar district of Haryana.

Methodology: Chemical composition analysis of the ethanolic extract of propolis sample collected from Jhajjar district of Haryana, India was determined by Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Propolis sample was crushed to powdered form and extracted using 70% ethanol and kept for around 20 days. The supernatant was then filtered and thereafter, the filtered extract was dried and collected in a clean vial.

Results: GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of hydrocarbons, sugars, fatty acids, carboxylic acid, alcohols, ethers, carbamate ester and other organic compounds.

Interpretation: The results revealed the presence of diverse biochemical constituents which can be utilized in therapeutics of several ailments to enhance the quality of life by improving human health.

Key words: Chemical profile, Fatty acids, Organic compounds, Propolis

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