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Why is acetone a stronger organic solvent that Methanol (in relation to the extent of cell membrane damage)?

April 26, 2017Acetone cell membrane Chemistry Mathematics methanol organic solvent stronger

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Why is acetone a stronger organic solvent that Methanol (in relation to the extent of cell membrane damage)?

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Acetone is less hydrophilic, cell membranes are composed primarily of lipid, the acetone is able to interact with and disrupt the lipid core of the phopholipid bilayer more easily because of this.