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The Importance of Dielectric Constant for Drug Solubility Prediction in Binary Solvent Mixtures: Electrolytes and Zwitterions in Water + Ethanol

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Abolghassemi Fakhree, M., Delgado, D.R., Martínez, F. et al. The Importance of Dielectric Constant for Drug Solubility Prediction in Binary Solvent Mixtures: Electrolytes and Zwitterions in Water + Ethanol. AAPS PharmSciTech 11, 1726–1729 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1208/s12249-010-9552-3

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