AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF CITRUS SINENSIS (ORANGE) PEEL USING MASS SPECTROMETER
Abstract
The present study analyzed the bioactive composition of Citrus sinensis leaves using Gas
Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), revealing a diverse range of bioactive compounds
with significant pharmaceutical potential. Predominant compounds identified included Pinene
(12.21%), Lunamarin (12.67%), and Caryophyllene (2.43%), which are known for their anti
inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Other significant compounds such as
Carene (8.22%) and Oxalic acid derivatives (2.02%) further highlighted the bioactive richness of
Citrus sinensis leaves. Comparative analysis with previous studies demonstrated variability in
bioactive composition, with differences attributed to variations in extraction methods,
geographical factors, and plant maturity. This study underscores the therapeutic potential of Citrus
sinensis leaves while highlighting the need for standardized analytical methods and the use of
multiple analytical techniques such as LC-MS and NMR to achieve more consistent and
comprehensive profiling of bioactive compounds. Future pharmacological studies are
recommended to explore the specific therapeutic applications of the identified compounds.
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