Open AccessInfluence of solvents on polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of fig leaf extracts obtained by maceration and ultrasonic extraction
Author(s) -
Sabina Merzic,
Ajla Sehanovic,
Amila Mušic,
Asim Saric,
Mehmed Alic,
Ajla Avdic,
Almina Huskic,
Basaryusuf Yazici,
Maida Basic,
Ivana Pavić,
Emir Horozić
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of advanced chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2310-2977
DOI - 10.14419/ijac.v9i2.31590
Subject(s) - maceration (sewage) , polyphenol , acetone , dpph , extraction (chemistry) , chemistry , solvent , methanol , chromatography , antioxidant , aqueous solution , ethanol , organic solvent , organic chemistry , materials science , chemical engineering , composite material , engineering
In this paper, the polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of fig leaf extracts were analyzed. Extraction was performed with methanol, ethanol, acetone and their aqueous mixtures (50:50 v/v). Extractions were performed with stirring at 300 rpm on a vibromix and ultrasonic bath for 15 minutes. The polyphenol content was determined spectrophotometrically using the Folin-Ciocalteu test. Antioxidant capacity was tested using the FRAP and DPPH methods. The results showed a significant effect of extraction of bioactive components using an organic solvent:water mixture in relation to the organic solvent itself. Ultrasonic extraction proved to be a more efficient technique compared to mixing at 300 rpm.