Table 1.
Chemical constituents of Nigella sativa seed oil
| S/N | Compounds identified | Chemical class | Molecular formula | Area (%) | RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | β-thujene | Monoterpene | C10H16 | 0.59 | 3.802 |
| 2 | α-pinene | Monoterpene | C10H16 | 0.16 | 3.881 |
| 3 | β-pinene | Monoterpene | C10H16 | 0.14 | 4.241 |
| 4 | o-Cymene | Aromatic hydrocarbon | C10H14 | 1.87 | 4.590 |
| 5 | γ-terpinene | Monoterpene | C10H16 | 0.05 | 4.860 |
| 6 | Trans-4-methoxy thujane | Terpenoid | C8H16O2 | 0.23 | 5.368 |
| 7 | Thymoquinone | Benzoquinone | C10H12O2 | 1.60 | 6.357 |
| 8 | Carvacrol | Monoterpenoid | C10H14O | 0.16 | 6.686 |
| 9 | Longifolene | Sesquiterpene | C15H24 | 0.21 | 7.584 |
| 10 | Oleic Acid | Monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acid | C18H34O2 | 11.62 | 11.260 |
| 11 | Trans-13-Octadecenoic Acid | Monounsaturated fatty acid | C18H34O2 | 57.81 | 11.488 |
| 12 | E,Z-1,3,12-Nonadecatriene-5,14-diol | Polyunsaturated fatty acid | C19H34O2 | 15.04 | 13.741 |
| Total identified | 89.48% | ||||
RT=Retention time