Phytochemical Profiling, Quantification of Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Evaluation of Cinnamon Extract Using HPLC and UV Spectroscopy

Title

Phytochemical Profiling, Quantification of Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Evaluation of Cinnamon Extract Using HPLC and UV Spectroscopy

Author

1. DEVESH KASHYAP, Other, KALINGA UNIVERSITY, India
2. MUSKAN SHRESTHA, Other, KALINGA UNIVERSITY, India
3. SONALI BISWASH, Assistant Professor, KALINGA UNIVERSITY, India
4. SHILPI SHRIVASTAVA, Professor, KALINGA UNIVERSITY, India

Abstract

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Conclusion

This study conclusively identified and quantified the key bioactive compounds in aqueous cinnamon extract. HPLC analysis revealed cinnamaldehyde as the predominant component (43.99%), followed by significant levels of polar phenolic antioxidants (28.26%). UV-Vis spectroscopy further confirmed the presence of these compounds, showing a characteristic absorption peak at ~280 nm.

The high concentration of these potent antioxidants underscores the scientific relevance of cinnamon extract. It validates its traditional use as a functional food and highlights its strong potential for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, particularly in managing oxidative stress-related diseases.

Future research should focus on isolating individual compounds for detailed bioactivity assays, evaluating in vivo efficacy in disease models, and developing standardized formulations for commercial use in food preservation and healthcare products.

Author Contrubution

I designed the study and wrote the initial draft. Muskan conducted the literature review and contributed to data analysis. Sonali assisted in data collection and manuscript editing. Shipi supervised the project and provided critical revisions.

Funding

The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

Data Sharing Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Software And Tools Use

Graphs were generated using the default software provided with the UV-Vis spectrophotometer and HPLC system. The data were analyzed and saved using the respective instrument software on the connected computer.

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to Kalinga university ,Department of chemistry , Guide Shilpi Shrivastava , for their valuable support and guidance throughout the course of this research. We also thank our peers and colleagues for their constructive feedback and encouragement. Special thanks to our families and friends for their constant motivation and understanding during the research process.