Phytochemical Constituents Of Hexanolic Extract Of Ocimum Gratissimum (Scent Leaves)

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This chapter introduces the Phytochemical Constituents Of Hexanolic Extract Of Ocimum Gratissimum (Scent Leaves) and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis.

In this chapter, Phytochemical Constituents Of Hexanolic Extract Of Ocimum Gratissimum (Scent Leaves) is critically examined through a review of relevant literature that helps explain the research problem and acknowledges the contribution of scholars who had previously contributed immensely to similar research. The chapter intends to deepen the understanding of the study and close the perceived gaps …

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Chapter One
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Aim of Study
1.2 Literature Review
1.2.1 Phytochemical Screening
1.2.1.1 Flavonoid
1.2.1.2 Saponin
1.2.1.3 Tannin
1.2.1.4 Alkaloids

Chapter Two
2.0 Materials and Methods
2.1 Materials Used
2.2 Reagents
2.3 Identification and Preparation of plant materials
2.4 Phytochemical analysis of hexanolic extract of O. gratissimum
2.4.1 Qualitative determination
2.4.1.1 Test for Alkaloids
2.4.1.2 Test for Flavonoids
2.4.1.3 Test for Saponin
2.4.1.4 Test for Phytosterol
2.4.1.5 Test for Phenol
2.4.1.6 Test for Steroids
2.4.1.1 Test for Tannins
2.4.2 Quantitative determination
2.4.2.1 Alkaloids determination
2.4.2.2 Saponin determination
2.4.2.3 Tannin determination
2.4.2.4 Flavonoid determination
2.4.2.5 Estimation of total Phenolic content
2.4.2.6 Reducing Power

CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Results
3.1 Alkaloid determination
3.2 Saponin determination
3.3 Tannin determination

Chapter Four
4.0 Discussion and Conclusion
4.1 Discussion
4.2 Conclusion
References

List Of Tables
Table 1 – Showing the qualitative and phytochemical analysis of Ocimum grattissimum
Table 2 – Showing the tannic acid absorbance
Table 3 – Showing the quercetin absorbance
Table 4 – Showing the absorbance of reducing power
Table 5 – Showing the determination of total Phenolic content
Table 6 – Showing the phytochemical analysis of hexanolic extract of ocimum gratissimum
Table 7 – Bioactivity of compounds detected through GC-MS screening of hexane extract of scent leaves

List Of Figures
Figure 1 – Graph showing the tannic acid standard curve
Figure 2 – Graph showing the quercetin standard curve
Figure 3 – Graph showing the determination of reducing power
Figure 4 – Graph showing the determination of total phenolic content