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Title: Physicochemical properties of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: Aqueous solubilities, n-octanol/water partition coefficients, and Henry`s law constants

Journal Article · · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
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  1. Utrecht Univ. (Netherlands). RITOX Environmental Chemistry
  2. Inst. for Inland Water Management and Waste Water Treatment, Lelystad (Netherlands)

Aqueous solubilities, n-octanol/water partition coefficients (K{sub ow}S), and Henry`s law constants were determined for a range of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using a generator-column, slow-stirring, and gas-purge method, respectively. The currently obtained data were compared to available literature data. For seven of the PAHs no K{sub ow}S previously were determined with the slow-stirring method. For four of the PAHs the present study reports the first experimental Henry`s law constants. Relationships between subcooled liquid solubilities, K{sub ow}S, and Henry`s law constants as a function of molar volume are discussed. A consistent data set was obtained, for which an excellent correlation was found between subcooled liquid solubility and molar volume. A linear fit did not accurately describe the relationship between log K{sub ow} and molar volume. This is probably due to a decreasing solubility in n-octanol with increasing molar volume. Finally, a high correlation was found between Henry`s law constant and molar volume. The presently obtained dataset can be used to predict the fate and behavior of unsubstituted homocyclic PAHs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
571683
Journal Information:
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol. 17, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English