Term: distribution coefficient
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01812

Definition:
The term is not recommended as a synonym for the latter.

Related Terms:
1) distribution constant (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01813).
2) distribution ratio (<em>in liquid-liquid distribution</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01817).

Source: PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. 'Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2381 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365112373)

Citation: 'distribution coefficient' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01812

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