Albert Hofmann

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Albert Hofmann

Chemistry

#76

World Rank

#186

Historical Rank

Organic Chemistry

#95

World Rank

#130

Historical Rank

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• Chemistry

Albert Hofmann's Degrees

• Doctorate Chemistry University of Zurich

Why Is Albert Hofmann Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Albert Hofmann was a Swiss chemist known for being the first to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide . Hofmann's team also isolated, named and synthesized the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including LSD: Mein Sorgenkind . In 2007, he shared first place with Tim Berners-Lee on a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses published by The Daily Telegraph newspaper.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Albert Hofmann?

Albert Hofmann is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Zurich