A new empirical relation between liquid dynamic viscosity, temperature, and chemical constitution of organic compounds is proposed. The method is based on the De Guzman-Andrade equation and the introduction of a new property, the equivalent chain length of a compound, defined as the chain length (in carbon atoms) of the hypothetical n-alkane having a viscosity equal to 1 cP at the same temperature as the compound in question. Cumulative constitutional correction factors for the equivalent chain length and the slope of the log viscosity-temperature curve are proposed. With the aid of these data, the viscosity between boiling and melting points of many compounds can be predicted. The method proves to be more accurate than the existing ones and it does not make use of any other physical property.
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