Hexanes

Six-carbon saturated hydrocarbon group of the methane series. Include isomers and derivatives. Various polyneuropathies are caused by hexane poisoning.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.146.500

MeSH Unique ID: D006586

Entry Terms:

• Hexane
• Isohexanes
• Isohexane

Previous Indexing:

• Alkanes (1966-1977)
• Hydrocarbons (1966-1977)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Acyclic
Alkanes
Hexanes