Scholars International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (SIJTCM)
Volume-2 | Issue-03 | 25-31
Original Research Article
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the Chemical Content of Hexane, Acetone, Ethanol and Water Extract from Avocado Seeds (Persea americana Mill.)
Harrizul Rivai, Yolanda Triana Putri, Rusdi Rusdi
Published : May 22, 2019
Abstract
Avocado seeds (Persea americana Mill.) have been recommended in traditional medicine which has therapeutic effects for
hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. This study aims to analyze qualitatively and quantitatively the
chemical compounds contained in hexane, acetone, ethanol and water extract from avocado seeds. The results obtained
from the qualitative test showed that avocado seed hexane extract contained fatty acids. Avocado seeds acetone extract
contains fatty acids, phenols, tannins, and flavonoids. Ethanol extracts of avocado seeds contain phenols, tannins,
flavonoids, and alkaloids. Avocado seed water extract contains carbohydrates, phenols, and tannins. Quantitative tests of
alkaloids are determined by the gravimetric method, as well as the ultraviolet spectrophotometer method for flavonoids,
phenols, and tannins. The results obtained from the quantitative test showed the total alkaloid content of ethanol extract
was 0.435 %, the total flavonoid levels of acetone and ethanol extract were 0.1068 % and 0.1084 % respectively, the total
phenol content of acetone, ethanol and water extracts were 0.0476 %, 0.0309 %, and 0.0494 % respectively. The total
tannin content of acetone, ethanol and water extracts were 0.1989 %, 0.2044 %, and 0.1804 % respectively.