• Priyanka Solanki

This study focuses on the extraction and analysis of phytochemicals from Cinnamomum verum bark and their antioxidant activities. Utilizing the Soxhlet extraction method, the bark was subjected to sequential extraction with four solvents of varying polarities: hexane, petroleum ether, ethanol, and methanol. The aim was to compare the efficiency of each solvent in extracting different phytochemicals and to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of the resultant extracts. The ground bark of Cinnamomumverum was processed in a Soxhlet apparatus, where each solvent was used to extract bioactive compounds over several cycles. Post-extraction, the solvents were evaporated under reduced pressure to yield concentrated extracts. These extracts were then subjected to qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis to identify and quantify various bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and terpenoids. Antioxidant activities of the extracts were assessed using three established assays: DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power), and ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)). These assays provided insights into the scavenging activity, reducing power, and overall antioxidant potential of the extracts. The study revealed significant differences in the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of the extracts, dependent on the solvent used. This highlights the importance of solvent selection in phytochemical extractions. The findings contribute to the understanding of the chemical diversity in Cinnamomumverum bark and its potential application in nutraceuticals and natural antioxidant formulations. The study also underlines the effectiveness of Soxhlet extraction in isolating a broad range of bioactive compounds from plant materials.

Cinnamomumverum, Soxhlet Extraction, Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Activity, Solvent extraction

"Soxhlet extraction-obtained extracts of Cinnamomum verum bark: phytochemical profiling and antioxidant activity evaluation", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.e174-e184, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406427.pdf

"Soxhlet extraction-obtained extracts of Cinnamomum verum bark: phytochemical profiling and antioxidant activity evaluation", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppe174-e184, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406427.pdf