 Octanol-water partition coefficient

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.