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The present study aimed to provide a number of physicochemical and spectroscopic profiles of seeds (pits) of Phoenix sylvestris (Family: Palmae) for correct identification of the material. The powdered material was subjected to proximate analysis (moisture contents, total ash and total extractives), qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses and FTIR spectroscopy. Qualitative phytochemical analyses indicated the presence of steroids, triterpenoids, phenols and tannins, whereas quantitatively the material was found to contain 3.04% glycosaponins, 4.35% proteins, 77.95% carbohydrates and 9.0% lipids. The powder produced brown, green and black fluorescence under UV light, before and after treating with certain reagents. FTIR spectrum indicated the presence of OH, CH, C=O and C-O-C. The findings of this study may be helpful for the correct identification of the pits of Phoenix sylvestris.