GC-MS Based Phytochemical Profiling of Allophylus cobbe (L.) Raeusch Stem Powder: A Comprehensive Analytical Investigation

Author(s): Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Abstract:

Allophylus cobbe (L.) Raeusch (Family: Sapindaceae) is a traditionally used medicinal plant known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. Despite its diverse ethnomedicinal relevance, limited phytochemical characterization of its stem components has been reported. This study provides a comprehensive gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis of A. cobbe stem powder to identify its chemical constituents and evaluate their potential biological significance. The chromatographic analysis revealed 24 major peaks, representing a diverse array of organic compounds including sulfoxides, esters, alcohols, halogenated compounds, benzodioxoles, phenolics, benzothiazoles, siloxanes, and heterocyclic nitrogen-containing moieties. The most abundant compound was 2-Chloroethyl methyl sulfoxide (36.05% area) followed by several trimethylsilyl derivatives and aromatic heterocycles. The presence of bioactive classes such as phenolics, benzenoids, nitrogenous heterocycles, and sulfur-containing compounds suggests potential therapeutic properties. This work represents one of the most detailed GC–MS-based phytochemical reports on the stem of A. cobbe, providing foundational data for pharmacological evaluation, compound isolation, and future applications in herbal drug development.

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