[Analysis of lipid-soluble components of Amomum villosum fruits by GC/MS]

Zhong Yao Cai. 2011 Sep;34(9):1376-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyse the lipid-soluble components of Amomum villosum fruits by GC/MS.

Methods: Lipid-soluble components in pericarps and seeds of A. villosum were extracted by Soxhlet extraction. The Lipid-soluble components were esterified and then analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Results: Twenty-five and thirteen compounds were identified in pericarps and seeds of A. villosum, respectively, mainly including fatty acids and their esters.

Conclusion: The results indicate that it is highly potential and significant to exploit its value in foods, medicines and healthy care.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amomum / chemistry*
  • Esters / analysis*
  • Esters / isolation & purification
  • Fatty Acids / analysis*
  • Fatty Acids / isolation & purification
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / analysis
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / isolation & purification
  • Fruit / chemistry*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / methods*
  • Lipids / analysis
  • Seeds / chemistry
  • Solubility

Substances

  • Esters
  • Fatty Acids
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
  • Lipids