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Felix Hoffmann

German chemist (1868-1946) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78

Felix Hoffmann was a German chemist notable for re-synthesising diamorphine, which was popularized under the Bayer trade name of "heroin". He is also credited with synthesizing aspirin, though whether he did this under his own initiative or under the instruction of Arthur Eichengrün is contested.

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National Inventors Hall of Fame2002

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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1868 to 1946 · aged 78