Pahila, Ida G.Cadornigara, Ma. Sylvia C.2026-08-251998Cadornigara, M. S. C. (1998). <i>A preliminary study on the average yield of crude capsaicin from common varieties of Capsicum frutescens L. at two stages (Young and mature) using three extracting solvent</i> [Undergraduate thesis, University of the Philippines Visayas]. UPV Institutional Repository. University of the Philippines Visayas]. UPV Institutional Repository. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/817https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/817Crude capsaicin content of the air dried and homogenized plant material of the three varieties of <i>Capsicum frutescens</i> L. namely cayenne, tobasco and ‘kitikot’ were determined using diethyl ether, 99.5 % ethanol and 1.0N NaOH as extracting reagents. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference on the average percent yield of crude capsaicin on the three varieties of <i>Capsicum frutescens</i> L. using similar extracting solvent, but a significantly higher yield of crude capsaicin was found with 99.5% ethanol and 1.0N NaOH. Through thin layer chromatography the major components of the extracts identified could probably be capsaicinoids (Rf 15-17), carotenoids (only in 99.5% ethanol, Rf 96-97), and capsanthin (Rf 27-29) using n-hexane-acetone.vii, 41 p.CapsaicinCapsicum frutescensChili pepperPlant extractsPlant varietiesThesiscapsaicinCapsicum frutescenschilliesplant extractssolvent extractionSDG 2 - Zero hungerSDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructureSDG 12 - Responsible consumption and productionSDG 3 - Good health and well-being