QSPR Analysis of Degree-Eccentricity Based Degcity Indices for Benzenoid Hydrocarbons
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14419/c7q76p92Published
14-06-2026Keywords:
Benzenoid Hydrocarbons; Degcity Indices; QSPR analysis; Topological Indices.Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of degree–eccentricity-based degcity indices in the QSPR analysis of benzenoid hydrocarbons. These indices incorporate both vertex degree and eccentricity to capture structural features of molecular graphs. Experimental physicochemical properties such as boiling point, molecular weight, and critical parameters are analyzed using linear regression models. The results indicate that the fourth degcity index shows the strongest predictive performance, while the first, second, and sixth indices also provide good correlations. Comparison with standard topological indices shows strong agreement, particularly with eccentricity-based measures. Overall, degcity indices demonstrate high predictive accuracy and strong discriminating capability for molecular structures.
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