Z.  Ladan, E.M.  Okonkwo, J.O.  Amupitan, E.O.  Ladan, B.  Aina, 
    Physicochemical Properties and Fatty Acid Profile of <I>Hyptis spicigera</I> Seed Oil,
    Research Journal of Applied Sciences,
    Volume 5,Issue 2,
    2010,
    Pages 123-125,
    ISSN 1815-932x,
    rjasci.2010.123.125,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjasci.2010.123.125)
    Abstract: <I>Hyptis spicigera</I> seed oil was characterized using GC-MS and UV-VIS spectrometry for its fatty acid composition, tocopherol content and physicochemical properties. The oil content was 21% while unsaturated fatty acids were linoleic acid (71.85%) and Palmitic acid (16.06%) as predominant fatty acids. Tocopherol content was 186.15 mg mL<SUP>-1</SUP> while Vitamin A was absent. This study showed potentials of<I> Hyptis spicigera</I> seed oil to have high oxidative stability which could be suitable for food and beverage as well as other industrial applications while the tocopherol content could improve human health.
    Keywords: Hyptis spicigera;GC-MS;UV-VIS;fatty acid profile;tocopherol;vitamin A