Felix Hoffmann (21 January 1868 – 8 February 1946) was a German chemist notable for re-synthesising diamorphine (independently from C.R. Alder Wright who synthesized it 23 years earlier), 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.
Felix Hoffmann
chemist
Notable For
German chemist
Felix Hoffmann's Historical Timeline
Felix Hoffmann is born
Felix Hoffmann, German chemist, known for german chemist, was born on 1868-01-21. Felix Hoffmann (21 January 1868 – 8 February 1946) was a German chemist notable for re-synthesising diamorphine…
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is patented by Felix Hoffmann at the German company Bayer
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), an organic compound that does not occur in nature, was first synthesised in 1899.
Associated Historical Events
birth
Felix Hoffmann is born
Felix Hoffmann, German chemist, known for german chemist, was born on 1868-01-21. Felix Hoffmann (21 January 1868 – 8 February 1946) was a German chemist notable for re-synthesising diamorphine…
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is patented by Felix Hoffmann at the German company Bayer
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), an organic compound that does not occur in nature, was first synthesised in 1899.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Felix Hoffmann born?
- Felix Hoffmann was born on 1868-01-21 (German).
- What is Felix Hoffmann known for?
- German chemist
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- Felix Hoffmann was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Felix Hoffmann is born, Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is patented by Felix Hoffmann at the German company Bayer.
- When did Felix Hoffmann die?
- Felix Hoffmann died on 1946-01-01.