Abstract
The applicability of the linear fitting correction with the
three-dimensional reference interaction-site model self-consistent
field (LFC/3D-RISM-SCF) scheme, a pKa prediction
scheme, for methanol solutions was investigated. The correlation
between experimental and predicted pKa values of
dissociative molecules with phenol, amine, and carboxyl functional
groups was examined. The pKa values of the
LFC/3D-RISM-SCF results showed a good linear correlation with the
experimental pKa. This result demonstrates that the
LFC/3D-RISM-SCF method can be applied to a variety of solvents other
than water.