Episode 2 of 3
Animal Testing and Early Reports
- When
- 1805–1806
- Where
- unresolved
Sertürner tested the compound on animals, observing drowsiness in rats and dogs, and published initial findings in 1805.
In 1805, Sertürner reported findings in Johann Trommsdorff’s Journal der Pharmacie, initially calling the compound meconic acid. His 1806 paper described tests on a mouse and three dogs, one of which died. These experiments demonstrated physiological effects such as drowsiness.
Sources
- Friedrich Sertürner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Morphine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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