Harmon Northrop Morse

American chemist (1848–1920)

Harmon Northrop Morse (October 15, 1848 – September 8, 1920) was an American chemist. He is known as the creator of paracetamol, a pain reliever.

Harmon Northrop Morse
Born(1848-10-15)October 15, 1848
DiedSeptember 8, 1920(1920-09-08) (aged 71)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Göttingen
Known forcreator of paracetamol
Scientific career
InstitutionsJohns Hopkins University