Pierre Joseph Pelletier
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| Pierre-Joseph Pelletier | |
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 Pierre Joseph Pelletier | |
| Born | 22 March 1788 |
| Died | 19 July 1842 |
| 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 and strychnine.[1]
See also
References
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"Pierre-Joseph Pelletier". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913.
Further reading
- Delepine, Marcel (1951). "Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou". Journal of Chemical Education 28 (September): 454–461. doi:10.1021/ed028p454.
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