Lipophilic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006663",
  "term": "Lipophilic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a chemical substance that has an affinity for, and tends to dissolve in, lipids or nonpolar solvents. This property arises from the presence of a high proportion of nonpolar groups within the molecule, which allows it to interact favorably with other nonpolar substances. Lipophilic compounds often exhibit low solubility in water.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrophilic",
    "hydrophobic interaction",
    "lyophilic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 607 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1136 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lipophilic/"
}