Pierre Joseph Pelletier

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (UK: /ˈpɛlətieɪ/ PEL-ə-tee-ay, US: /ˌpɛləˈtjeɪ/ PEL-ə-TYAY, French: [pjɛʁ ʒozɛf pɛltje];^[1] 22 March 1788 – 19 July 1842) was a French chemist and pharmacist^[2] who did notable research on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer with Joseph Bienaimé Caventou of quinine, caffeine, and strychnine.^[3] He was also a collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.

Original preparation of quinine acetate by Pelletier, 1810-1840

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier
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

See also

• Joseph Bienaimé Caventou
• Filip Nariusz Walter