Aspirin and heroin: one man invents two pain relievers in two weeks
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A history Aspirin and Heroin, the two drugs synthesized in the late 19th century by Felix Hoffmann, is presented. Hoffmann produced acetylsalicylic acid, which Bayer Co. marketed worldwide as 'aspirin', and he also acetylated morphine to derive codeine, but instead produced a substance that was named 'heroin'.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-7275
Year: 2004
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It's easy being green
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A brief profile of Timothy Venverloh, director of environmental sustainability at Sigma-Aldrich Inc., is presented.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-7275
Year: 2007
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Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow
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A brief profile of Peter Styring, professor of chemical engineering at University of Sheffield, is presented.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-7275
Year: 2007
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