Abstract:
The oil from Eruca sativa was analyzed by GC-MS.The analysis showed 16 components. The major components are : 13-docosenoic acid, methyl ester (33.72%) , cis- 13-eicosenoic acid, methyl ester (14.67%) , 9- octadecenoic acid (z)-, methyl ester (13.21%) , 9,12- octadecenoic acid (z,z)-, methyl ester (11.08%) , 9,12,15- octadecatrienoic acid, methyl ester (8.57%) , hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester (6.48%) . Antimicrobial activity of Eruca sativa oil was conducted. The oil showed partial activity against Acinetobacter baumanni and Candida albicans.
