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= Octanol-water partition coefficient
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The octanol-water partition coefficient, often represented as \\( K_\{ow\} \\) or \\( P \\), is a key physicochemical property that quantifies the distribution of a compound between a hydrophilic (water) and a lipophilic (octanol) phase. It is an important parameter in chemistry, biology, and environmental science, as it provides insight into the hydrophobicity or lipophilicity of a substance.