Phytochemical Profiling of Commercially Important South African Plants

Phytochemical Profiling of Commercially Important South African Plants is a book that covers 25 botanicals, including botanical description, phytochemistry, HPTLC fingerprint analysis, UPLC analysis, and GC analysis. It provides high-level chromatographic fingerprints for better understanding and rapid identification of botanical raw materials and formulated consumer products. It is a valuable resource for researchers and pharmacognosy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Phytochemical Profiling of Commercially Important South African Plants is a comprehensive compilation of meticulously chosen plant species that hold significant appeal for researchers and industry partners eager to explore the potential commercialization of these plant species. The book presents a selection of 25 botanicals, each chosen based on its commercial relevance. Within each species, a detailed examination is conducted, covering various aspects such as botanical description and distribution, phytochemistry (including chemical structures), HPTLC fingerprint analysis, UPLC analysis, and GC analysis (for essential oil-bearing species). Employing standardized methodologies, high-level chromatographic fingerprints have been developed to enhance our understanding of these plants. Various methods are concisely summarized, facilitating rapid identification of botanical raw materials and formulated consumer products. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers in the field seeking to swiftly identify the constituents of plant materials and for those involved in developing formulations for commercial applications. Furthermore, it will also serve as a valuable tool in the realm of pharmacognosy.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128237793