Table 2.
Analysis of the ethanolic extract of propolis by the HPLC.
| Compound | Rt [min] | Concentration [mg/L of EEP] |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | 6.0 | n.d |
| Caffeic acid | 21.2 | 65 ± 11 |
| Vanillin | 23.4 | 65 ± 11 |
| p-Coumaric acid | 27.5 | 231 ± 10 |
| t-Ferulic acid | 28.9 | 514 ± 15 |
| Benzoic acid | 33.6 | n.d |
| Quercetin | 42.3 | n.d |
| t-Cinnamic acid | 42.7 | 29 ± 1 |
| Naringenin | 43.2 | n.d. |
| Luteolin | 44.7 | n.d |
| Genistein | 45.6 | n.d |
| Kaempferol | 51.3 | 101 ± 45 |
| Apigenin | 53.4 | 73 ± 8 |
| Chrysin | 70.0 | 36 ± 5 |
| Pinocembrin | 65.1 | n.d. |
| Galangin | 73.1 | n.d. |
| CAPE | 71.4 | n.d. |
(n.d. = nondetected; CAPE = caffeic acid phenethyl ester).