Comparison of soxhlet, ultrasound-assisted and pressurized liquid extraction of terpenes, fatty acids and Vitamin E from Piper gaudichaudianum Kunth

J Chromatogr A. 2006 Feb 10;1105(1-2):115-8. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2005.07.113. Epub 2005 Aug 16.

Abstract

This paper describes a comparative study of extraction methods of terpenes (terpenic alcohols and phytosterols), fatty acids and Vitamin E from leaves of Piper gaudichaudianum Kunth. The analysis of extracts was done by gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. The identification and quantification was made by co-injections of the extract with certified standards. The use of pressurized liquid extraction (PLE; Dionex trade name: ASE, for accelerated solvent extraction) decrease significantly the total time of extraction, the amount of solvent and the manipulation of sample and solvents in comparison with soxhlet (SE) and ultrasound-assisted (USE). In addition, PLE was more effective for the extractions of terpenes (terpenic alcohols and phytosterols), fatty acids and Vitamin E.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chemical Fractionation / methods*
  • Fatty Acids / isolation & purification*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Piper / chemistry*
  • Pressure
  • Terpenes / isolation & purification*
  • Ultrasonics
  • Vitamin E / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Terpenes
  • Vitamin E