TABLE 1.

Qualitative Analysis of the phytoconstituents present in Melaleuca cajuputi derived essential oils.

S.No	Phytoconstituents	Test method	Observation	Result
1	Alkaloids	Mayer’s/Bertrand’s/Valser’s test	creamy white or yellow precipitate	Positive
2	Flavonoid	Lead acetate test	creamy white or yellow precipitate	Positive
3	Phenol	Ferric chloride test	formation of a reddish-brown precipitate	Positive
4	Saponin	Foam test	formation of foam	Positive
5	Quinones	Conc. HCl test	formation yellow precipitate	Positive
6	Tannin	Lead sub acetate test	appearance of a creamy, viscous precipitate	Positive