Research Article

Green Analytical Approach for the Determination of Zinc in Pharmaceutical Product Using Natural Reagent

Table 4

Phytochemical screening of Acacia catechu.

Phytochemical testTest performedInferencesResult

AlkaliodsMayer’s testPale yellow ppt+
Wagner’s testBrown ppt+
FlavanoidsAlkaline reagent testIntense yellow colour
Lead acetate testYellow colour ppt
TanninsFerric chloride testBrownish green+
PhenolBlue, green, red, or purple color+
GlycosidesKeller Killiani testBlue colour in acetic lyarer
Legal testBlood red colour

Note. “+” sign indicates the presence, and “−” sign indicates the absence of phytochemical.