Skip to main content

Table 6 Phytochemical components of S. aromaticum n-hexane extract

From: In vitro anticandidal potency of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) extracts against vaginal candidiasis

Compounds

Chemical formula

M.W.

Retention time (min.)

% of Total

Eugenol

C10H12O2

164

16.27

61.37

trans-Caryophyllene

C15H24

204

17.39

0.52

α-Humulene

C15H24

204

18.30

0.34

Eugenol acetate

C12H14O3

206

20.26

34.95

Caryophyllene oxide

C15H24O

220

21.45

0.82

  1. M.W. Molecular weight