• Nisha S.R
• Jeeva S
• Paul Raj K

Boucerosia is a genus of xerophytic succulent herb included in the family Asclepiadaceae. Out of 13 species reported from India, 11 species occur in peninsular India, of these 5 species and 5 varieties are endemic. Plants belonging to this genus are rich in esterified poly hydroxy pregnane glycosides. The main objectives of the study is to identify the phytochemicals of rare endemic species Boucerosia pauciflora and also generate data on active principles with their retention time (RT, molecular formula, molecular weight (MW) and peak area in percentage. GCMS analysis was performed using JEOL GC MATE II GC-MS with data system. It is a high resolution double focusing instrument. For GC MS detection, an electron ionization system operated in electron impact mode with ionization energy of 70 ev. Interpretation of mass spectrum was conducted using data base of national institute standard and technology (NIST) & Wiley spectra libraries. The molecular weight, molecular formula and the number of hits was used to identify the name of the compound. Analytical studies on the Diethyl ether and Ethanol extract revealed the presence of 30 compounds of different types like carbohydrates, glycosides, phenols, steroids and flavonoids. Major compounds separated out were 2 hydroxy-3-cyano pyridine, propane dinitrile, ethylidene, Diethyl phthalate and trans-3-aethoxy-b-methyl-b-nitros etc. The identification of these compounds will help in the production of novel drugs for curing psoriasis, cancer, diabetes etc. Also this study justifies the use of whole plant for treating various ailments usually practiced by traditional healers.

Boucerosia pauciflora, Retention time, JEOL GC MATE II GC-MS, NIST, Wiley Spectra, 2-Hydroxy-3-cyano pyridine

"Chemical profiling and compound Isolation of different extracts of Boucerosia pauciflora Wight using GCMS Analysis ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.92-97, November-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811514.pdf

"Chemical profiling and compound Isolation of different extracts of Boucerosia pauciflora Wight using GCMS Analysis ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp92-97, November-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811514.pdf