Henri Braconnot

French chemist and pharmacist

Henri Braconnot - French chemist and pharmacist
Born

May 29th, 1780
244 years ago

Died

January 15th, 1855
170 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributions include investigations in the field of carbohydrates and organic chemistry. Discovered and described the process of hydrolysis of starch and cellulose. Developed methods for extracting and utilizing cellulose from various plants. Published significant works detailing botanical products and their chemical properties.

Discovered hydrolysis of starch and cellulose

Pioneered extraction methods for cellulose

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