Linear solvation energy relationships

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006632",
  "term": "Linear solvation energy relationships",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Empirical correlations that relate a chemical property or reactivity to a linear combination of solvent parameters, each representing a specific type of solute-solvent interaction. These relationships quantify the influence of solvent effects on chemical processes. The Kamlet-Taft equation is a common example, using parameters for hydrogen bond donor acidity, hydrogen bond acceptor basicity, and dipolarity/polarizability.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Z-value",
    "Dimroth-Reichardt ET parameter",
    "Kamlet-Taft solvent parameters",
    "Koppel-Palm solvent parameters",
    "equilibrium constant",
    "solvent parameter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1136 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/linear-solvation-energy-relationships/"
}