Isolation and characterization of β-sitosterol and β-citraurin from saponified paprika oleoresin

Swati Pawar; Vishnu P Choudhari; Deepak Jha; Bhanudas Kuchekar; Reshma Jadhav

doi:10.56782/pps.312

Published : 2025-03-05

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2025)

Isolation and characterization of β-sitosterol and β-citraurin from saponified paprika oleoresin

Swati Pawar

Vishnu P Choudhari

Deepak Jha

Bhanudas Kuchekar

Reshma Jadhav

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56782/pps.312

Abstract

Capsicum annuum L. fruits, renowned for their nutritional and medicinal value, were explored as a source of valuable compounds. A method involving saponification, extraction, and column chromatography was utilized to isolate two significant compounds, β-sitosterol and β-citraurin, from paprika oleoresin. These compounds, known for their distinct properties, were identified through nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatographic techniques. The newly developed method proved to be efficient, with reduced elution times, increased yields, and higher compound purity. The current study emphasizes the importance of Capsicum annuum L. fruits as a source of bioactive compounds and offers a valuable contribution to natural product research, suggesting potential applications in medicine and functional foods.

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Capsicum annuum L, Isolation, β-sitosterol, β-citraurin, Saponification

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Pawar, S., Choudhari, V. P., Jha, D., Kuchekar, B., & Jadhav, R. (2025). Isolation and characterization of β-sitosterol and β-citraurin from saponified paprika oleoresin. Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 23(1), 89–101. https://doi.org/10.56782/pps.312

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Swati Pawar

Affiliation:

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, MIT World Peace University (formerly MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Pharmacy), 411038 Pune, Maharashtra, India India

Vishnu P Choudhari

Affiliation:

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, MIT World Peace University (formerly MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Pharmacy), 411038 Pune, Maharashtra, India; Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance, School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, 411038 Pune, Maharashtra, India India

Deepak Jha

drdbjmw@gmail.com

Affiliation:

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Bhanudas Kuchekar

Affiliation:

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, MIT World Peace University (formerly MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Pharmacy), 411038 Pune, Maharashtra, India India

Reshma Jadhav

Affiliation:

Department of Pharmacognosy, Shri D. D. Vispute College of Pharmacy & Research Center, University of Mumbai, 410221 Panvel, Maharashtra, India India

Isolation and characterization of β-sitosterol and β-citraurin from saponified paprika oleoresin

Swati Pawar

Vishnu P Choudhari

Deepak Jha

Bhanudas Kuchekar

Reshma Jadhav

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