Identification Of Phytochemical Compounds And Their Associated Medicinal Properties In Solanum Nigrum Fruit Extract Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Abstract

Solanum nigrum, commonly known as black nightshade, is a plant species renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties due to the presence of various bioactive compounds. In this study, a comprehensive phytochemical analysis of Solanum nigrum fruit extract was conducted using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The extraction process was optimized to maximize the recovery of bioactive constituents. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of twenty-two major phytochemicals. The identified compounds were characterized based on their retention times and mass spectra. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the chemical composition of Solanum nigrum fruit extract, which could serve as a foundation for further pharmacological investigations and the development of novel therapeutic agents.