Pierre Joseph Pelletier

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier
Pierre Joseph Pelletier
Born22 March 1788
Died19 July 1842(1842-07-19) (aged 54)
Known foralkaloids, quinine and strychnine
Scientific career
Fieldschemistry, pharmacy
ThesisEssai sur la nature des substances connues sous le nom de gommes résines (1812)

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (UK: /ˈpɛlətieɪ/ PEL-ə-tee-ay, US: /ˌpɛləˈtjeɪ/ PEL-ə-TYAY, French: [pjɛʁ ʒozɛf pɛltje]; 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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