Phytochemical Composition and Functional Group Characterization of Dacryodes edulis Exudate: Implications for sustainable Industrial Applications

Abstract

The growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial materials has increased interest in plant-derived biomaterials as alternatives to synthetic chemicals. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and functional group characteristics of Dacryodes edulis exudate with the aim of evaluating its suitability for sustainable industrial applications. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses were carried out using standard analytical procedures, while Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was employed to identify the functional groups present in the purified exudate.