Nonpolar compounds from Canna indica rhizomes

The hydrocarbons from petroleum ether extract of Canna indica L. (Cannaceae) were investigated by GC-MS. Results showed presence of 5, 8- henicosdiene (3.27 %), 7- henicosyne (3.70 %), 3, 15- dihydroxy-2-octadecene (45.12 %), 6- hydroxy eicosane (5.18 %), tricosane (2.40 %), and tetracosane (1.89 %).