Solubility Neutral organic compounds tend to be hydrophobic; that is, they are less soluble in water than inorganic solvents. Exceptions include organic compounds that contain ionizable groups as well as low molecular weight alcohols, amines, and carboxylic acids where hydrogen bonding occurs. Otherwise, organic compounds tend to dissolve in organic solvents. Solubility varies widely with the organic solute and with the organic solvent.
Solubility Neutral organic compounds tend to be hydrophobic; that is they are less soluble in water than inorganic solvents Exceptions include organic compounds that contain ionizable groups as well as low molecular weight alcohols amines and carboxylic acids where hydrogen bonding occurs Otherwise organic compounds tend to dissolve in organic solvents Solubility varies widely with the organic solute and with the organic solvent