Pierre Joseph Pelletier Explained

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier
Birth Date:	22 March 1788
Nationality:	French
Field:	chemistry, pharmacy
Known For:	alkaloids, quinine and strychnine

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (pronounced as /fr/; 22 March 1788  - 19 July 1842) was a French chemist and pharmacist^[1] 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.

See also

• Joseph Bienaimé Caventou
• Filip Nariusz Walter

References

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Further reading

• Delepine, Marcel . Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou . Journal of Chemical Education . 1951 . 28 . September. 454 - 461 . 10.1021/ed028p454 . 1951JChEd..28..454D .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pelletier, Pierre-Joseph. encyclopedia.com. 20 May 2017.