Table 3 Example of some extracted bioactive compounds by different solvents.
Solvent | Water | Ethanol | Methanol | Acetone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bioactive compound | Anthocyanins tannins Saponins terpenoids | Tannins Polyphenols flavonol Terpenoids alkaloids | Anthocyanin terpenoidssaponins Tannins Flavones polyphenols Chloroform | Flavonoids |