GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds Present in the Aqueous Extract of the Fern Azolla Pinnata

B. Thiripurasundari, E. Padmini

Abstract: Azolla pinnata (Azolla sp.) is an aquatic fern consisting of a short, branched, floating stem, bearing roots which hang down in the water. The present study was aimed to investigate and determine the biologically active compounds present in the aqueous extract of azolla pinnata by GC-MS analysis. GC-MS analysis of aqueous extract of Azolla was performed using the GCMS-TQ8040 NX Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. The chromatogram revealed the presence of various biologically active compounds from the aqueous extract of azolla using gas chromatography ? mass spectroscopy of different types of high and low molecular weight chemical entities. These compounds are considered biologically and pharmacologically important. It may be concluded that the bioactive compounds present in Azolla pinnata serve as the basis for identifying the various biological activities of Azolla and also warrants further biological and pharmacological studies.

Keywords: Azolla pinnata, GC-MS analysis, Aqueous extract, Biological compounds, Biological activity & Pharmacological activity

How to Cite?: B. Thiripurasundari, E. Padmini, "GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds Present in the Aqueous Extract of the Fern Azolla Pinnata", Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 354-357, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25308151641, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25308151641