Biochemical Composition of Marine Prawn PenaeusMonodon Shell Waste

Abstract

Penaeusmonodonis one of the most commercially exploited shrimp species which generates a large amount of shrimp bio-waste. In the present study preliminary chemical screeningof petroleum ether, benzene, methylene chloride, chloroform, ethanol, methanol and water extracts of marine prawn Penaeusmonodonshell waste were performed. Quantitative estimation, UV and IR analysis were done using the crude sample. Carbohydrate, proteins, lipids, aromatic acids, phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, coumarins, tannins, saponins, quinones, anthraquinones, and catechins were observed in this species. The interpretation of the spectrum showed the presence of Alcohols, phenols, Alkenes, Aromatics, Nitro compound, Aliphatic amines, Primary and secondary amines. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, phenols and flavonoids were observed in the sample. UV and IR Spectral analysis predict organic and inorganic matter present in the sample.Observations suggest that this commonly available Penaeusmonodon species has active biochemical potential possessing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties for curing various ailments which can lead to the isolation of new and novel compounds.