Phytochemical and spectral analysis of the methanolic extracts of leaves of <i>Murraya koenigii</i> of Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

leaves through hot continuous percolation method using methanol as solvent. The spectral analysis by GC-MS and FTIR study demonstrated the presence of alkaloids, tannins, fatty acids, and steroids. The extract was characterized by the presence of unique compounds such as epiyangambin, stigmasterol, α-terpineol, eucalyptol, ethyl cinnamate, fatty acids, and other steroids.