Kinetic solubility
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-013229
The maximum concentration of a compound that dissolves in an aqueous solution when added from a concentrated stock solution, before precipitation occurs. This measurement is performed under non-equilibrium conditions over a defined, short time frame, reflecting the rapid dissolution process relevant in early drug discovery screening. Kinetic solubility values are typically higher than equilibrium solubility values because they can represent a transient supersaturated state.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-013229 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| Synonyms | turbidimetric solubility |
| References | PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. 'Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1739 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-11-23) |
| See also | Equilibrium solubility; Intrinsic solubility; Supersaturated solution |
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