Question - Which metabolite of n-hexane is believed to be responsible for the development of n-hexane induced peripheral neuropathy?
Answer - 2,5 hexanedione is the metabolite of n-hexane believed to be responsible for the development of n-hexane induced peripheral neuropathy. (Kutlu G et al. Peripheral neuropathy and visual evoked potential changes in workers exposed to n-hexane. 2009 J Clin Neuroscience 16:1296-1299)
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