TABLE 1 -.
Phytoconstituents identified by GC-MS analysis of the extract of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller (BEP-10)
| Compound | Formula | Molecular weight | Peak area (%) | Retention time (minutes) | Biological activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furancarboxaldehyde | C6H6O3 | 126.11 | 13.2 | 5.875 | Known to be associated with antimicrobial properties (56) used as an antifungal (57) |
| (2) 1-(4′-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-propanone | C9H10O2 | 150.17 | 2.52 | 7.752 | Exhibits a myriad of pharmacological actions, such as antimicrobial, antitussive, antispasmodic, and anticancer properties (58) |
| (3) 4-Butyl-phenol | C10H14O | 150.22 | 2.93 | 8.011 | No significant report |
| (4) 1,6-Anhydro-beta-D-glucopyranose | C6H10O5 | 162.14 | 5.31 | 8.328 | No significant report |
| (5) Ethylalpha-d-glucopyranoside | C8H16O6 | 208.09 | 4.60 | 9.245 | Maintenance and improvement of skin homeostasis and moisturizing functions (59) |
| (6) Benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester | C9H10O3 | 166.06 | 4.66 | 9.438 | - |
| (7) 3-Deoxy-d-mannonic acid | C6H12O6 | 180.16 | 6.43 | 9.651 | - |
| (8) 5-(2-Furyl)-3-methyl-penta-2,4-dienoic acid | C10H10O3 | 178.18 | 3.1 | 9.843 | - |
| (9) n-Hydroxydecanoic acid | C16H32O2 | 256.42 | 1.89 | 11.347 | As anti-inflammatory (60), cytotoxic activity (61) |
| (10) Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester | C19H38O4 | 330.50 | 3.01 | 14.656 | - |
| (11) Stigmast-5-en-3-ol | C29H50O | 414.71 | 1.54 | 23.313 | Apoptotic and antiproliferative effects (62) |
GC-MS = gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.