Aspirin and heroin: one man invents two pain relievers in two weeks

Article Abstract:

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'.

Germany, Science & research, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Heroin, Aspirin, Aspirin Combinations, Research, Hoffmann, Felix

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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.

United States, Pharmaceutical industry, Sigma-Aldrich Corp., Venverloh, Timothy

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Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow

Article Abstract:

A brief profile of Peter Styring, professor of chemical engineering at University of Sheffield, is presented.

United Kingdom, University of Sheffield, Styring, Peter

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