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Various methods by which the Kow of PAHs could be calculated are based on their molecular structures, i. e., a quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) approach [ 1,199,200]. One of the most famous techniques involves summation of hydrophobic fragmental constants (or f-values) for all groups in a molecule of a specific compound. On the other hand, Aboul-Kassim [1] and Aboul-Kassim et al. [202, 203] introduced a modeling technique based on the molecular connectivity indices of various PAHs, ranging from low- to high-molecular weight compounds. More details are given in Chap. 4 of this volume. 

Katritzky AR, SUd S, Lobanov V et al. (1998) Quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) correlation of glass transition temperatures of high molecular weight polymers. J Chem Inf Comput Sci 38 300-304... 

Katritzky, A.R., Sild, S., Lobanov, V.S. and Karelson, M. (1998c). Quantitative Structure-Property Relationship (QSPR) Correlation of Glass Transition Temperatures of High Molecular Weight Polymers. J.Chem.lnf.Comput.Sci., 38,300-304. 

M is determined exactly from the repeat unit composition. The repeat unit length can be measured by using an interactive molecular modeling program. The rotational degrees of freedom of the backbone can be counted by using the rules provided in Section 4.C. The new quantitative structure-property relationships developed in this book for V and p (Chapter 3), Ecoh (Chapter 5), Tg (Chapter 6), critical molecular weight (Equation 11.25 combined with Equation 11.24), molar Rao function (Section ll.B), molar Hartmann function (Section ll.B), characteristic ratio (Chapter 12), and surface tension (Chapter 7), allow the application of various derived correlations for mechanical properties to all polymers built from the nine elements (C, N, O, H, F, Si, S, Cl and Br) included in the scope of our work. 

Model Networks. Construction of model networks allows development of quantitative structure property relationships and provide the ability to test the accuracy of the theories of mbber elasticity (251—254). By definition, model networks have controlled molecular weight between cross-links, controlled cross-link functionality, and controlled molecular weight distribution of cross-linked chains. Silicones cross-linked by either condensation or addition reactions are ideally suited for these studies because all of the above parameters can be controlled. A typical condensation-cure model network consists of an a, CO-polydimethylsiloxanediol, tetraethoxysilane (or alkyltrimethoxysilane), and a tin-cure catalyst (255). A typical addition-cure model is composed of a, co-vinylpolydimethylsiloxane, tetrakis(dimethylsiloxy)silane, and a platinum-cure catalyst (256—258). 

The analysis of a large amount of experimental data collected from the literature ((1), for a more detailed discussion see (55)), led to the simple quantitative structure-property relationship given by equation 4 (illustrated in Figure 8), where n (defined by equation 5) is the average number of repeat units between cross-links. is the average molecular weight between cross-links. M is the... 

Number-Average Molecular Weight. This factor was discussed at a sufficient level of detail earlier in this article. See the section titled Quantitative Structure-Property Relationships. ... 

In 1868 two Scottish scientists, Crum Brown and Fraser [4] recognized that a relation exists between the physiological action of a substance and its chemical composition and constitution. That recognition was in effect the birth of the science that has come to be known as quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies a QSAR is a mathematical equation that relates a biological or other property to structural and/or physicochemical properties of a series of (usually) related compounds. Shortly afterwards, Richardson [5] showed that the narcotic effect of primary aliphatic alcohols varied with their molecular weight, and in 1893 Richet [6] observed that the toxicities of a variety of simple polar chemicals such as alcohols, ethers, and ketones were inversely correlated with their aqueous solubilities. Probably the best known of the very early work in the field was that of Overton [7] and Meyer [8], who found that the narcotic effect of simple chemicals increased with their oil-water partition coefficient and postulated that this reflected the partitioning of a chemical between the aqueous exobiophase and a lipophilic receptor. This, as it turned out, was most prescient, for about 70% of published QSARs contain a term relating to partition coefficient [9]. 

In addition to in vivo and in vitro experimentation, mathematical models and quantitative structure-permeability relationship (QSAR) methods have been used to predict skin absorption in humans. These models use the physico-chemical properties of the test compound (e.g. volatility, ionization, molecular weight, water/lipid partition, etc.) to predict skin absorption in humans (Moss et al 2002). The models are particularly attractive because of the low cost and rapidity. However, because of the above-mentioned factors influencing dermal absorption, mathematical models are of limited use for risk assessment purposes. Since these models are currently not accepted by regulatory agencies involved in pesticide evaluations, they will not be further discussed in this chapter. 

Near-quantitative conversion of monomer to polymer is standard in these polymerizations, as few side reactions occur other than a small amount of cychc formation common in all polycondensation chemistry [41]. ADMET depolymerization also occurs when unsaturated olefins are exposed to pressures of ethylene gas [42,43]. In this case, the equilibriiun nature of metathesis is shifted towards low molecular weight products under saturation with ethylene. Due to the high catalytic activity of [Ru] and the abihty of [Mo] and [Ru] to create exact structures, ADMET has proven a valuable tool for production of novel polymer structures for material applications as well as model copolymer systems to help elucidate fundamental structure property relationships [5]. 

The primary goal of the molecular theories is to derive the structure-property relationships for polymeric networks. A quantitative understanding of the dependence of the physical properties upon the network stmcture is essential to deduce molecular parameters (e.g., molecular weight between crosslinks) from measurements. This is also required to synthesize new polymer networks having desired physical properties. 

The alternatives to mathematical descriptors derived from molecular graphs or molecular geometry are the traditional QSAR (quantitative structure-activity relationship) descriptors and quantum chemically computed parameters. The former include the partition coefficient for oil/water (often octanol/water) (log P), the Hammet sigma value (electronic parameter that measures the electron withdrawal from and the electron release to the aromatic ring by a substituent, the Taft s parameters for the electronic effects of substituents in aliphatic compounds (a ), and a steric parameter for the proximity of substituents on reaction sites (Es)- Also selected molecular properties, such as molar refractivity (MR), polarizability (a), molecular weight (MW), and density (d), have been used. 

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