HPTLC-MS as an efficient hyphenated technique for the rapid identification of antimicrobial compounds from propolis

- HPTLC-bioautography-MS is demonstrated for rapid detection of antimicrobial compounds from propolis.
- Pinobanksin was identified as the antimicrobial compound.
- Pinocembrin was identified as the antifungal compound.
- The anti-quorum potential of caffeic acid was confirmed and quantified.