Pierre Joseph Pelletier
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Pierre Joseph Pelletier | |
| Born | 22 March 1788 |
| Died | 19 July 1842 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | French |
| Fields | chemistry |
| Known for | alkaloids, quinine and strychnine |
Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (22 March 1788 – 19 July 1842) was a French chemist who did notable research on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer of quinine, caffeine, and strychnine.[1] He was collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.
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References
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Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Pierre-Joseph Pelletier". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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- Delepine, Marcel (1951). "Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou". Journal of Chemical Education 28 (September): 454–461. doi:10.1021/ed028p454.
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