Prediction of glycerol solvents properties

What is it about?

This paper describes some simple models to predict polarity, boiling point and viscosity of alkyl glycerol ethers from fitting equations developed using a set of these bio-solvents.

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Why is it important?

Searching the best bio-solvent to substitute a conventional organic solvent for a given application can be a tedious task, if one uses a trial-and-error approach. The reliable prediction of some key solvent properties can help to concentrate the experimental efforts an a smaller set of promising candidates.