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Pierre Joseph Pelletier

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Pierre-Joseph Pelletier
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Born 22 March 1788
Died 19 July 1842 (aged 54)
Known for alkaloids, quinine and strychnine
Scientific career
Fields chemistry, pharmacy
Thesis Essai sur la nature des substances connues sous le nom de gommes résines (1812)

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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References

  1. Back to citation Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
  2. Back to citation "Pelletier, Pierre-Joseph". encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  3. Back to citation Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Pierre-Joseph Pelletier". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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