Felix Hoffman Flashcards
When was Felix Hoffmann born?
1868
What was Felix Hoffmann’s initial career aim?
Pharmacist
From which university did Hoffmann graduate magna cum laude in 1891?
University of Munich
What was the title of Felix Hoffmann’s doctoral thesis?
“On certain derivatives of dihydroanthracene”
Who recommended Hoffmann to join Bayer?
Professor Adolf von Baeyer
In what year did Hoffmann join Bayer?
1894
What significant discovery did Hoffmann make on August 10, 1897?
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
What process did Hoffmann use to create acetylsalicylic acid?
Acetylating salicylic acid with acetic anhydride
What are the three main effects of acetylsalicylic acid discovered by Hoffmann?
Pain-relieving, fever-lowering, anti-inflammatory
Under what trade name was Aspirin™ first launched?
Aspirin™
What was the initial form of Aspirin™ when it was launched?
Powder supplied in glass bottles
What position did Hoffmann hold shortly after the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid?
Head of the pharmaceutical marketing department
In what year did Hoffmann retire?
1928
Where did Felix Hoffmann live after his retirement?
Switzerland
When did Felix Hoffmann pass away?
1946
True or False: Felix Hoffmann was married and had children.
False
Fill in the blank: Hoffmann’s discovery made the Bayer name _______ like no other drug product.
[world-famous]
