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 (1842-07-20) (aged 54)
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, caffeine, and strychnine.[1] He was collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.

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