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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry

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  • The Mayr-Patz equation (log k = sN(N + E)) is a powerful tool for estimating reaction rate constants.
  • It relies on three key reactivity parameters: nucleophile (N), electrophile (E), and the nucleophile-specific parameter (sN).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically analyze an expanded reference set of nucleophiles and electrophiles for the Mayr-Patz equation.
  • To identify critical aspects for future expansions of reactivity scales.
  • To establish methods for ensuring data reliability and minimizing overfitting in parameter optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized automated algorithms for systematic analysis of an extended reference set.
  • Determined lower bounds for reaction-to-species and reaction-to-parameter ratios.
  • Investigated the impact of removing species with high model errors on overall model accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Identified key aspects for future expansions of Mayr-type reactivity scales.
  • Established lower bounds for reaction-to-species and reaction-to-parameter ratios to prevent overfitting.
  • Demonstrated that removing species with high predictive errors improves overall model performance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed methods and findings aid in constructing reliable Mayr-type reactivity scales.
  • Future expansions can be guided by identified key aspects and data quality metrics.
  • Systematic analysis and error assessment are crucial for robust reactivity parameter determination.