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Partition coefficient

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
partition coefficient
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)

Data source

Reference
Title:
Alkyl esters as skin permeation enhancers for indomethacin
Author:
Catz P, Friend DR
Year:
1989
Bibliographic source:
Int J Pharma, 55, 17-23

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 107 (Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water), Shake Flask Method)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
flask method

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Ethanol
EC Number:
200-578-6
EC Name:
Ethanol
Cas Number:
64-17-5
Molecular formula:
C2H6O
IUPAC Name:
ethanol
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Described as 'reagent grade'. Used without further purification

Results and discussion

Partition coefficient
Key result
Type:
log Pow
Partition coefficient:
0.35
Temp.:
24 °C
pH:
7.4

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The logKow for ethanol is -0.35
Executive summary:

The logKow for ethanol is -0.35