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B2.3.t<br />

B2.3.2<br />

Introduction<br />

CHAPfER B2-J<br />

RESULTS<br />

In this chapter, the results for the isolation, partial purification and characterization of<br />

saponin BI from Amadumbe are presented.<br />

Extraction and purification ofsaponin<br />

The crude ethanolic extract of Amadumbe was partitioned between chloroform and n­<br />

butanol. The n-butanol fraction was analysed by TLC. Figure B2-3.1 shows the separated<br />

spots.<br />

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