Quantitative structure-property relationship studies on n-octanol/water partitioning coefficients of PCDD/Fs

Chemosphere. 2001 Sep;44(6):1369-74. doi: 10.1016/s0045-6535(00)00347-7.

Abstract

Based on some fundamental quantum chemical descriptors computed by PM3 Hamiltonian, by the use of partial least-squares (PLS) analysis, a significant quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) model for logKow of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzo-p-furans (PCDD/Fs) was obtained. The QSPR can be used for prediction. The intermolecular dispersive interactions and thus the bulkness of the PCDD/Fs are the main factors affecting the logKow. The more chlorines in the PCDD/F molecule, the greater the logKow values.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzofurans / analysis
  • Benzofurans / chemistry*
  • Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated
  • Octanols / chemistry*
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / analogs & derivatives*
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / chemistry*
  • Soil Pollutants / analysis*
  • Solubility
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Water

Substances

  • Benzofurans
  • Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated
  • Octanols
  • Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins
  • Soil Pollutants
  • Water