NCIt 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));
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Able to dissolve, be dissolved in, or absorb lipids (fats).;