Episode 3 of 3
Comprehensive Publication
- When
- 1817
- Where
- unresolved
Sertürner published a comprehensive paper in 1817 detailing isolation, crystallization, and pharmacological properties, leading to wider recognition.
The 1817 paper 'Ueber das Morphium als Hauptbestandteil des Opiums' detailed the isolation, crystallization, and crystal structure of morphine. It included data from studies on stray dogs and self-experiments. This publication led to the wider use of morphine and recognition of its status as the first plant alkaloid.
Sources
- Friedrich Sertürner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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