What I actually mean, is it possible on the basis of theoretical consideration of the formula of any organic substance, to find whether it is soluble in an organic solvent.
Whenever I have a stain (paint, glue etc), I attempt removing it after the following scheme (if unsuccessful, I proceed to the next solvent):
Water, soapy water, alcohol, white spirit, acetone.
My question is...
Is it possible to chemically PREDICT which solvent will be succesqsful on which...