Pierre Joseph Pelletier
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Pierre Joseph Pelletier
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| Born | 22 March 1788 |
| Died | 19 July 1842 (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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