The Physical Properties and Phytochemical Exploration of Bioinsecticide Granules Mixed Betel Leaf Extract (Piper Betle) And Srikaya Seed Extract (Annonasquamosa)

Abstract

One alternative in controlling Aedes aegypti larvae is with the use of bioinsecticides that are environmentally friendly, safe, and inexpensive. Granules mixed betel leaf and srikaya seeds contain chemical compounds that can be used as bioinsectiside. When granule formulation is designed, it is necessary to understand the properties of granules to determine the optimal type, grade, and amount of material. in addition, the content of chemical compounds in granules is also an important aspect that must be known. This study aims to determine the the pysical properties and phytocemical contents of granules mixture of betel leaves extract with srikaya seeds extract. The physical properties to be studied are tap density and fragility of granules. The research was conducted by conducting laboratory test using tap density and sieving machine.The following paper deals with detection of phytochemical in the Granules using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and FTIR. The results obtainedthe tap density determination on the first, second and third replication, obtained value of 9.33%, 5.28%, and 7.11% and the fragility granules on the first, second and third replication, the value of0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2%.The TLC analysis was performed Rf value for 0.91 flavonoid compound; alkaloids 0.49; saponins 0.29 and 0.65; tannin 0.89; and anthraquinone 0.22 and 0.45. The FTIR analysis was performed represented the presence of various functional groups which includes alcohol, alkana, nitrile, and ether.