Fatty acid composition of Hibiscus ficulneus seed oil

The fatty acid composition of seed oil from Hibiscus ficulneus (Malvaceae) was analysed by thin-layer and gas-liquid chromatography. In addition to normal saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, three hydrogen bromide-reactive fatty acids were also identified. These were shown to be epoxyoleic (4.9%), malvalic (4.2%), and sterculic (1.0%) acids. Seed oils of Vernonia anthelmintica and Sterculia foetida were used as reference standards.