Felix Hoffmann

German chemist and aspirin inventor

Felix Hoffmann - Scientists & Innovators born January 21st, 1868
Born
Died

1946
80 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

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Germany

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Born in Germany, one of the significant contributions to the field of medicine included the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid in 1897, leading to the development of aspirin. This compound became widely recognized for its effectiveness as a pain reliever. Hoffmann worked for Bayer, where the commercialization of aspirin took place, revolutionizing pain management treatments. Additionally, Hoffmann contributed to the synthesis of other pharmaceuticals, impacting medical practices in the early 20th century.

Synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid

Development of aspirin

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