The correlation of solvent effects on physical and chemical properties

Abstract

A comprehensive study of the existing empirical solvent parameters has been made covering spectroscopic, rate, and equilibrium data. Various multiparameter equations have been tested by use of linear combinations of existing empirical solvent parameters. The most generally successful treatment combines Dimroth's E values with dielectric and index of refraction functions. The results of these correlations are discussed with respect to the various solvent–solute interaction mechanisms.