Report-The fatty acid composition and physicochemical properties of the underutilised Cassia abbreviata seed oil

Pak J Pharm Sci. 2015 May;28(3):1005-8.

Abstract

The fatty acid composition of the underutilised Cassia abbreviata seed oil was determined using gas chromatographic methods. C. abbreviata seeds yielded 9.53% of yellowish-green oil consisting mainly of oleic acid (37.8%), palmitic acid (26.5%), linoleic acid (26.7%), stearic acid (4.1%) and elaidic acid (2.1%). The oil was solid at room temperature, had a saponification value of 376.16 mg KOH/g and an iodine value of 26.48 g I2/100g oil. The fatty acid composition and saponification value of the C. abbreviata seed oil suggest that it may find application in both cosmetic and pharmaceutical natural product formulations.

MeSH terms

  • Cassia*
  • Fatty Acids / chemistry*
  • Linoleic Acid / chemistry
  • Oleic Acid / chemistry
  • Oleic Acids
  • Palmitic Acid / chemistry
  • Plant Oils / chemistry*
  • Seeds*
  • Stearic Acids / chemistry

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Oleic Acids
  • Plant Oils
  • Stearic Acids
  • Oleic Acid
  • Palmitic Acid
  • elaidic acid
  • stearic acid
  • Linoleic Acid