In this article we will discuss about the isolation, identification and estimation of nux-vomica alkaloids. Nux-vomica consists of the dried, ripe seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica, belonging to the family loganiaceae. It contains indole type of alkaloids, namely strychinine (not less than 1.2 %) and brucine. Strychinine is practically insoluble in solvent ether and is very […]
Nux-Vomica Alkaloids: Isolation & Estimation | Phytopharmaceuticals | Botany
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In this article we will discuss about the isolation, identification and estimation of pseudoaconitine. Isolation of Pseudoaconitine: Procedure: 1. The roots of A. balfourii are air-dried, finely powdered and subjected to percolation with 95% ethanol. 2. The ethanolic extract is concentrated to a small volume under reduced pressure, and is treated with 0.5% HCl. 3. […]
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In this article we will discuss about the methods used for isolation and identification of nicotine. Isolation of Nicotine: Nicotine is obtained from Nicotiana tobacum, belonging to the family solanaceae. It is a colourless liquid which boils at 246.1°C. Nicotine is easily soluble in ethanol, ether, light petroleum and benzene. Method I: Finely powdered Nicotiana […]