Pierre-Joseph Pelletier | |
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![]() Pierre Joseph Pelletier | |
Born | 22 March 1788 |
Died | 19 July 1842 | (aged 54)
Nationality | French |
Known for | alkaloids, quinine and strychnine |
Scientific career | |
Fields | chemistry, pharmacy |
Pierre-Joseph Pelletier ( UK: /ˈpɛlətieɪ/ PEL-ə-tee-ay, US: /ˌpɛləˈtjeɪ/ PEL-ə-TYAY, French: [pjɛʁ ʒozɛf pɛltje]; [1] 22 March 1788 – 19 July 1842) was a French chemist and pharmacist [2] who did notable research on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer with Joseph Bienaimé Caventou of quinine, caffeine, and strychnine. [3] He was also a collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.
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Pierre-Joseph Pelletier | |
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![]() Pierre Joseph Pelletier | |
Born | 22 March 1788 |
Died | 19 July 1842 | (aged 54)
Nationality | French |
Known for | alkaloids, quinine and strychnine |
Scientific career | |
Fields | chemistry, pharmacy |
Pierre-Joseph Pelletier ( UK: /ˈpɛlətieɪ/ PEL-ə-tee-ay, US: /ˌpɛləˈtjeɪ/ PEL-ə-TYAY, French: [pjɛʁ ʒozɛf pɛltje]; [1] 22 March 1788 – 19 July 1842) was a French chemist and pharmacist [2] who did notable research on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer with Joseph Bienaimé Caventou of quinine, caffeine, and strychnine. [3] He was also a collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.
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