What is hydrophilic moiety?
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Hydrophilic moiety is that part of molecule that has very strong affinity for water. Hydrophilicmolecule can be dissolved by water and by other polar molecule.
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Hdrophilic moiety:
A hydrophilic moiety is a substance that is water loving. Water soluble compounds are named as hydrophilic compounds, these compounds have an OH group that enables these substances to get solubilized in water. The hydrophilicity of a drug or a chemical compound is important so as to make them adjusted with the fluids present in our body.
These moieties also support cell growth and attachment than a hydrophobic (water hating) moiety.
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