Analysis of Alkaloid Compound The Ethanol Extract Of Akar Bulu (Merremia Vitifolia) Leaves Using UV-VIS Spectrofotmetry Methode

Abstract

This study aims to determine the levels of alkaloids compound in the extract of Akar Bulu(Merremia vitifolia) leaves. The leaves of M.vitofilia are widely used by the people of Luwu (South Sulawesi) to treat wounds in diabetics. Stages in this work include sample preparation (collection, drying and sieving); ethanol maceration, evaporation and UV-Vis Spectrofotmetry analyzing. Extraction of the chemical content of the leaves of M.vitifolia was carried out by maceration method using 96% ethanol 1600 mL. Determination of alkaloid levels in the ethanol extract of M.vitifolia leaves using the UV-Vis spectrophotometer method at a maximum wavelength of 345 nm. The results showed that the alkaloid content of M.vitifolia leaves was 9.51 mg/g.