Lipophilicity

**Semantic type:** Qualitative Concept

**Definition:** Lipophilicity represents the affinity of a molecule or a moiety for a lipophilic environment. It is commonly measured by its distribution behavior in a biphasic system, either liquid-liquid or solid-liquid, or thin-layer chromatography system. (from Pure Appl. Chem., 70, 1129-1143 (1998))

**Synonyms:** - lipophilic