Octanol-water partition coefficient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008190",
  "term": "Octanol-water partition coefficient",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ratio of the concentration of a chemical in n-octanol to its concentration in water at equilibrium, at a specified temperature and pH. This coefficient indicates the lipophilicity or hydrophobicity of a substance. It is commonly expressed as its logarithm, log P, and is a key parameter in assessing the environmental fate and bioaccumulation potential of chemicals.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 922 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/octanol-water-partition-coefficient/"
}