The vapor pressure and vaporization enthalpy of (−) β-Elemene and (−) β-Bisabolene by correlation gas chromatography

The vaporization enthalpies and vapor pressures of (−) β-elemene and (−) β-bisabolene are evaluated by correlation gas chromatography using two sets of standards, a mixture of various cyclic hydrocarbons and a series of n-alkanes. Both compounds are sesquiterpenes found in a variety of plants. β-Elemene has been used in China for the treatment of a variety of cancers. β-Bisabolene is used as a flavoring agent and it has also been shown to...