Abstract In this study the GC-MS analysis of the studied Solanum melongena oil revealed the presence of 16 components. Constituents which appeared in total ions chromatogram as major components are: 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (47.38%); 9-octadecenoic acid methyl ester (21.71%); hexadecanoic acid is a major constituent (15.54%) and methyl stearate (9.63%). The oil was evaluated for its antimicrobial activity. It showed significant activity against G+ve Bacillus subtilis, moderate activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Ampicilin, gentamycin and clotrimazole were used as positive controls and DMSO as negative control.
Keywords Solanum melongena, Oil, GC-MS Analysis, Antimicrobial Activity.