Detection of phytoconstituents present in Azadirachta indica L. seeds extract by GC-MS analysis

Azadirachta indica L., commonly known as "Neem," belongs to the Meliaceae family. Traditionally, "Neem" has been used to cure diabetes, leprosy, and respiratory disorders. Azadirachta indica L. seed n-hexane extract was tested using GC-MS to determine the Phyto-components present. The analysis of A. indica L. seeds revealed the existence of Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester (0.32%), n-Hexadecanoic acid (23.77%), 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)- (0.07%), Methyl stearate (0.21%), Agaricic acid (0.06%), (E)-9-Octadecenoic acid ethyl ester (0.10%), 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, methyl ester (0.48%), 6-Octadecenoic acid, (Z)- (64.25%), 9-Octadecenamide (0.06%), Oleic Acid (0.16%), Heneicosane (0.04%), Tetratetracontane (0.16%), Pentacosane (0.09%), Squalene (1.17%), Tetracontane (0.36%), γ-Tocopherol (0.16%), 2-[2-(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl) ethyl]-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene (0.44%), γ-Sitosterol (0.25%), Kryptogenin dioxime (1.53%.), 9-Hexadecenoic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, (Z,Z)- (1.34%.), and Lupa-13(18),20(30)-dien-3-yl acetate (0.17%). The findings of this study provide a foundation for employing A. indica L. seeds as a herbal option for a variety of ailments. GC-MS analysis was used to determine the quality of these substances. In the pharmaceutical industry, GC-MS reports will be useful for identifying a wide range of phyto-bioconstituents in various plant extracts, polyherbal extracts, and the standardization of specific plant materials. [Display omitted] •GC-MS method used to analyze biochemical markers in the herbal raw materials.•Significance of this method in the health and cosmetic industry.•GC-MS report will be beneficial in the standardization of particular plant materials.