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In chromatographic studies polar effect constants σ*c, similar to those of Taft and Ingold, can be obtained from an empirical additivity relationship which takes into account three structural increments.

lComparison of stationary-phase classification scales Comparison of the stationary-phase classifications demonstrates their relation to the nature of the forces interacting between the solvent and the solute. The ?* factor, which expresses the intensity of the chromatographic interaction, seems to be the most satisfactory basis for classification at present.

Behaviour of ethers. VII. Principle of determination of the polar effect constants It is pointed out that the simplified linear extrathermodynamic relationship where retention data are plotted versus the polar factor and the number of ramifications located on the first carbon atom neighbouring the chemical function, leads to a satisfactory result. This relationship may be used for enlargement of the σ* scale, when applied to chromatographic phenomena. On the other hand, enlargement of this scale can be carried out by incrementation.

Behaviour of ethers. I. Working out a “Taft”-like equation founded on retention data of saturated ethers Variations in retention data of a series of saturated aliphatic ethers have been studied with a view to express them in a Taft-like equation. The linear relationships pointed out show the influence of the ramifications located on the atom neighbouring the oxygen. The numerical values of ϱ * are determined for six stationary phases. They express the selectivity of the stationary phases towards the ethers and they can be considered as an evaluation of the polarity of these substances.

In order to predict retention data in gas-liquid chromatography, extension of the Taft scale of σ * polar effect constants is essential and can be carried out by means of the equation log t ′ R = ρ * σ * + h ( n H -3). Using retention data of alcohols, σ * of 42 substituents have been estimated, giving rise to a σ * c scale appropriated in the field of chromatography.