Phytochemical, UV-VIS, and FTIR Analysis of Gracilaria foliifera

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the ethanolic extract of Gracilaria foliifera. Methods: A preliminary phytochemical analysis of Gracilaria foliifera is carried out using a conventional methodology. The presence of functional components in the ethanolic extracts of Gracilaria foliifera was confirmed using UV-Vis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Results: The initial phytochemical investigation of Gracilaria foliifera found terpenoids, phenol, tannins, steroids, saponin, and flavonoids. Gracilaria foliifera's UV-Visible spectra showed the existence of biologically active substances in the absorbance range of 200 to 800nm. FTIR study of the ethanolic extract of Gracilaria foliifera indicated the presence of functional groups including Alcohols, Alkanes Aliphatic compounds, Aldehydes, Ketone, Carboxylic Acids, Alkenes, Aromatics, Alkene Methylene Group, Phenols, Aliphatic Amines, and Alkanes. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, Gracilaria foliifera may be a source of naturally occurring bioactive chemicals, and further isolation of the plant may result in the identification of a unique biopotential substance with a variety of biological activities.