Determination of the n-alkane profile of epicuticular wax extracted from mature leaves of Cestrum nocturnum (Solanaceae: Solanales).
An n-hexane extract of fresh, mature leaves of Cestrum nocturnum (Solanales: Solanaceae) containing thin layer epicuticular waxes was analysed by thin-layer chromatography, infrared and gas liquid chromatography using standard hydrocarbons. Seventeen long chain alkanes (n-C(18) to n-C(34)) were identified and quantified. Hentriacontane (n-C(31)) was established as the major n-alkane, while nonadecane (n-C(19)) was the least abundant component of the extracted wax fraction. The carbon preference index calculated for the sample was 1.30, showing an odd to even carbon number predominance.
Chowdhury
Nandita
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Department of Zoology, Mosquito and Microbiology Research Units, Parasitology Laboratory, University of Burdwan, Burdwan 713104, West Bengal, India.
Ghosh
Anupam
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Bhattacharjee
Indranil
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Laskar
Subrata
S
Chandra
Goutam
G
D000473:Alkanes / Q000032:analysis*; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D007194:India; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry; D019657:Solanaceae / Q000737:chemistry*
D000473:Alkanes