Which German company brought aspirin to the market in 1899?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Bayer
- Step 1: A Bayer chemist made a stable form of acetylsalicylic acid. Step 2. The company sold it as a painkiller. Answer: Bayer. Why not the others: BASF, Siemens and Hoechst were known for chemicals, electrical goods and dyes.
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