Definition
A dimensionless ratio that is the logarithm of the ratio of a compound's concentration within a two phase mixture of octanol and water at equilibrium. More simply, it is a comparison of the solubilities of the compound solute in these two immiscible liquids. This property is used to measure the lipophilicity and the hydrophilicity of a substance.
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Status
Accepted