From: Investigation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Euclea schimperi leaf extracts
Phytochemicals | Types of extracts | Color observed | Reagents/methods used | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Methanol | Chloroform | |||
Saponins | +++ | + | Stable froth | Froth test |
Tannins | +++ | − | Yellow ppt | Lead acetate test |
Phenolics | +++ | + | Blue black color | Ferric chloride test |
Flavonoids | ++ | − | Yellow ppt | Lead acetate test |
Terpenoids | ++ | − | Reddish brown ring | CHCl3 + H2SO4 |
Steroids | +++ | − | Reddish brown color | Sulfuric acid test |