Stability half life

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011261",
  "term": "Stability half life",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The time required for the concentration of a substance to decrease to half of its initial value under specified conditions, due to degradation or transformation. This parameter is a measure of the chemical stability of a compound. It is often used in toxicology and environmental science to assess the persistence of chemicals.",
  "synonyms": [
    "stability half time"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1312 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/stability-half-life/"
}