Extraction and Characterization of Bitter-Leaf Using Methanol

Student: Hafsat Habib Ibrahim (Project, 2025)
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State

Abstract

This study examines the methanol extraction of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf), revealing bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenols. UV-VIS and FTIR analyses confirmed key functional groups, supporting its traditional medicinal use and potential as a source of therapeutic phytochemicals.

Keywords

extraction characterization bitterleaf methanol

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Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State 1
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba 30
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State 4
Rhema University, Aba, Abia State 11
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 3
RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE 14
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State 2
Saadatu Rimi College of Edu, Kumbotso, Kano State (affiliated To Abu, Zaria) 1
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State 4
Samaru College of Agriculture (division of Agric Col, Abu) Zaria, Kaduna State 1