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 work on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer of quinine and strychnine.[1]
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"Pierre-Joseph Pelletier". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company.
[edit] Further reading
- Delepine, Marcel (1951). "Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou". Journal of Chemical Education 28 (September): 454 – 461.
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