Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction

Laçine Aksoy; Mustafa Abdullah Yılmaz

Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction

Abstract

Polygonum afyonicum Leblebici & Gemici is an endemic species that grows at high altitudes, forming a small shrub with a tendril-like growth pattern. This study was conducted to determine the phytochemical contents of the acetone and methanol extracts of this species. After identifying the species, extracts were prepared by Soxhlet extraction. Solvents were removed by rotary evaporation. Chemical characterization of the samples prepared for analysis was performed by LC-ESI-MS/MS. The most abundant phytochemicals in the methanol extract were quinic acid, protocatechuic acid, and gallic acid, respectively. Isoquercitrin, quercitrin, and gallic acid were identified in the acetone extract, respectively. The acetone extract was found to contain more phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties than the methanolic extract. Studies can be conducted to purify this highly concentrated content. It is also recommended that extracts be prepared with more apolar solvents for characterization.

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English

Subjects

Plant Biochemistry

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Laçine Aksoy ^*
0000-0001-8086-5079
Türkiye

Mustafa Abdullah Yılmaz
0000-0002-4090-7227
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

August 3, 2026

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Submission Date

October 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 15, 2026

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Aksoy, L., & Yılmaz, M. A. (2026). Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction. International Journal of Secondary Metabolite, Advanced Online Publication. https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH

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1.Aksoy L, Yılmaz MA. Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction. Int. J. Sec. Metabolite. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH

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Aksoy, Laçine, and Mustafa Abdullah Yılmaz. 2026. “Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum Afyonicum With Soxhlet Extraction”. International Journal of Secondary Metabolite, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH.

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Aksoy L, Yılmaz MA (August 1, 2026) Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction. International Journal of Secondary Metabolite Advanced Online Publication

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[1]L. Aksoy and M. A. Yılmaz, “Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction”, Int. J. Sec. Metabolite, no. Advanced Online Publication, Aug. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH

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Aksoy, Laçine - Yılmaz, Mustafa Abdullah. “Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum Afyonicum With Soxhlet Extraction”. International Journal of Secondary Metabolite. Advanced Online Publication (August 1, 2026). https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH.

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1.Aksoy L, Yılmaz MA. Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction. Int. J. Sec. Metabolite. 2026. Available at https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH.

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Aksoy, Laçine, and Mustafa Abdullah Yılmaz. “Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum Afyonicum With Soxhlet Extraction”. International Journal of Secondary Metabolite, no. Advanced Online Publication, Aug. 2026, https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH.

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1.Laçine Aksoy, Mustafa Abdullah Yılmaz. Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction. Int. J. Sec. Metabolite [Internet]. 2026 Aug. 1;(Advanced Online Publication). Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28AZ36TH