American Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry

Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017

  • In-vitro Antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant Activities and Cytotoxicty of Carum carvi L

    Mohamed N. Abdalaziz, Mahmoud Mohamed Ali, Mohamed I. Garbi, Mohammed Abdalbagi Dafalla, Ahmed S. Kabbashi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 23-27
    Received: Feb. 28, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 19, 2017
    Published: Jul. 25, 2017
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    Abstract: Carum carvi L. was used traditionally in different populations for many medical complains. The study was aimed to investigate antimicrobial, anti-oxidant activities and cytotoxicty of fixed oil of Carum carvi L. (seeds). The oil was extraction by petroleum ether (60-80°C) using a Soxhlet apparatus. The oil of Carum carvi L. seeds were tested agains... Show More
  • Characterization of Oil Extracted from Two Varieties of Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) Tubers

    Aliyu Ahmad Warra, Leye Jonathan Babatola, Adedara Adejoju Omodolapo, Basiru Dende Ibraheem

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 28-36
    Received: May 16, 2017
    Accepted: Jul. 12, 2017
    Published: Jul. 27, 2017
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    Abstract: The qualitative determination of fatty acids from hexane extract of two varieties of Cyperus esculentus L. tuber oil using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed the following fatty acids; palmitic acid, steric acid, Margaric acid, elaidic acid, oleic acid, erucic acid, behenic acid. and arachidic acid. For the Fourier Trans... Show More