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Journal : Jurnal Akademika Kimia

Identification Chemical Compositions of Lemongrass Plant (Cymbopogon nardus L.) Dawan Tribe, Oenenu Village, North Central Timor Regency Noviana Obenu; Eduardus Edi; Risna E. Adu
Jurnal Akademika Kimia Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (209.673 KB) | DOI: 10.22487/j24775185.2021.v10.i2.pp93-97

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) is a local natural resource used by the Dawan tribe as an alternative for mosquito repellent. The utilization of these plants cannot be separated from the content of compounds found in these plants. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the content of bioactive compounds from lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.). This research method includes sample preparation, isolation and identification of compounds, and antioxidant activity analysis. The results of this study that there were three main components of citronella oil, namely geraniol, citronellol, and citronellal, with a higher percentage of geraniol, namely 18.82%. The compounds contained in lemongrass oil have a weak antioxidant activity with IC50 681.48 mg/mL.
A Simple Analyte Volatilization in Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Vessel for Spectrophotometric Determination of Boron Risna E. Y. Adu; Roto Roto; Agus Kuncaka
Jurnal Akademika Kimia Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (267.052 KB) | DOI: 10.22487/j24775185.2021.v10.i2.pp98-104

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A simple analyte separation through an in-situ volatilization system in a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) container was carried out for boric acid analysis in a food product by spectrophotometry. Separation was conducted in two teflon containers divided into the reagents compartment (outer vessel) and sample compartment (inner vessel). System optimization was done by varying the curcumin content and ethanol: water ratio. The optimum condition of the volatilization system was achieved at a curcumin concentration of 0.1% and ethanol: water ratio of 3:1. LOD and LOQ measurements, respectively, gave a value of 0.0413 mg/L and 0.1088 mg/L. The established method was used to determine boric acid content in sausage products by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry at 555 nm. The boric acid concentration in food samples was found to be 0.913-3.518 mg/kg. The separating method through in-situ volatilization systems in a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) container can be used for boric acid analysis in food samples.