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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
Known for alkaloids, quinine and strychnine
Scientific career
Fields chemistry, pharmacy

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier ( PEL-ə-TEE-ay pel-Ə-tyay 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.

Original preparation of quinine acetate 2
Original preparation of quinine acetate by Pelletier, 1810-1840

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