Refractive index deviations, excess volumes, and molar refractions of binary mixtures containing 1,4-dioxane and 1-chloropropane or isomeric chlorobutanes have been calculated from experimental data of refractive indices and densities at temperatures of 298.15 K and 313.15 K. Results obtained have been discussed in terms of intermolecular interactions and a comprehensive discussion has been provided. Excess volumes have been also correlated using Peng-Robinson-Stryjek-Vera cubic equation of state and the relation between parameter b (covolume) from the equation of state and molar refraction has been verified. Refractive indices were compared with those predicted using the equation of state and several mixing rules. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.