Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To optimize ultrasonic-assisted extraction technology of canthin-6-one from bark of
Ailanthus altissima.
METHODS With yield of canthin-6-one as index, extraction technology parameters were optimized by central composite design-response surface methodology on the basis of the single factor investigation of conditions for extracting canthin-6-one by ethanol.
RESULTS Optimum extraction conditions were as follows:ethanol concentration 68%, liquid-solid ratio 32 mL·g
-1, ultrasound temperature 54℃, extraction time 38 min. Under these conditions, yield of canthin-6-one was 26.19 μg·g
-1, which was close to the predicted value(26.31 μg·g
-1).
CONCLUSION This optimized technology is reasonable and reliable to provide a basis for development and application of
Ailanthus altissima.