Determination by UHPLC – UV – MS of polyphenol content of Amaranthus retroflexus

Having a very large area globally, the genus Amaranthus has been known since ancient times and used as medicinal plant in treatment of various ailments. For gastrointestinal disorders, main constituents considered active are compounds from polyphenol class. In order to identify quantify some these compounds, this paper briefly presents UHPLC–UV–MS analysis study polyphenolic retroflexus. Through our we identified high concentration rutin. Thus, if rutin is intended be medical practice, only leaves will used, rest would produce an unwanted dilution. addition, C₁₆H₁₈O₉, C₉H₈O₄, C7H6O4, C9H8O3 C10H10O4 were identified. It observed that contain flavonoids higher amount than other parts plant. study, contributed establishing working parameters necessary perform analyses. first time, have indicated organs with highest content flavonoids, composition plants Oltenia area, Romania. results obtained by us can represent important milestones production pharmaceutical preparations.