Identification of Essential Oil Components from Nigella sativa Seed by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectroscopy

Authors

  • Harami M. Adamu Chemistry Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
  • E.O. Ekanem Chemistry Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
  • Suleiman Bulama Chemistry Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2010.966.967

Keywords:

Extraction, Nigella sativa, steam distillation, volatile oils

Abstract

The volatile oils from the seed of Nigella sativa were obtained by steam distillation. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to identify the components. Nine volatile oils were identified and 2-methyl-5(1-methyl ethyl)-Bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-ene was the major constituent (62.28%) while alpha-pinene was the minor (2.28%).

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Published

15.09.2010

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 10 (2010)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

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Adamu HM, Ekanem E, Bulama S. Identification of Essential Oil Components from Nigella sativa Seed by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectroscopy. Pak. J. Nutr. [Internet]. 2010 Sep. 15 [cited 2025 Jul. 27];9(10):966–967. Available from: https://pjnonline.org/pjn/article/view/1302