Line graphs and their derivatives are constructed for hydrogen-depleted str
uctural graphs of octane isomers, and respective topological indices, theta
(i), are derived. The parameters obtained from first to fourth derivatives
of the line graphs are used in obtaining quantitative structure-property re
lationships using several physicochemical properties of 18 octane isomers.
The regression analysis indicates that theta(4) indices have the best discr
iminating ability for these compounds.