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Pelletier, Pierre-Joseph

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier
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Pierre Joseph Pelletier
Born 22 March 1788
Died 19 July 1842 (1842-07-20) (aged 54)
Nationality French
Fields chemistry, pharmacy
Known for alkaloids, quinine and strychnine

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (22 March 1788 – 19 July 1842) was a French chemist and pharmacist who did notable research on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer with Joseph Bienaimé Caventou of quinine, caffeine, and strychnine. He was also a collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.


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