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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...