Solubility Water solubility decreases with the length of the carbon chain. Up to 4 carbons,acid is miscible in water. More soluble in alcohol. Also soluble in relatively nonpolar solvents like chloroform because it dissolves as a dimer. Solubility ◼Water solubility decreases with the length of the carbon chain. ◼Up to 4 carbons, acid is miscible in water. ◼More soluble in alcohol. ◼Also soluble in relatively nonpolar solvents like chloroform because it dissolves as a dimer