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because he was probably the greatest early pioneer of medicine and chemistry. He isolated it and found medical uses for it.

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Who discovered alcohol drink?

a well known Iranian/ Persian alchemist by the name of Mohammad ibn Zakaria Razi (864-930 AD).


When was alcohol invented?

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Who discovered alcohol drink?

a well known Iranian/ Persian alchemist by the name of Mohammad ibn Zakaria Razi (864-930 AD).


Who was Zakaria Razi?

Zakaria Razi was a Persian Scholar who lived in medieval period. His most well-known discovery is alcohol.


Who first discover alcohol?

a well known Iranian/ Persian alchemist by the name of Mohammad ibn Zakaria Razi (864-930 AD).


What has the author Syed Mohammad Razi written?

Syed Mohammad Razi has written: 'Radio speeches of Allama Syed Mohammad Razi Mujtahid'


Who discovered alcohol?

Alcohol was around for centuries as a component of wine and beer*, but it was not identified as a separate compound. The first person who discovered pure alcohol (ethanol) by distilling wine was a well known Iranian/ Persian alchemist by the name of Mohammad ibn Zakaria Razi (864-930 AD). He was born in the city of Ray, south of Tehran/ Iran. He is considered one of the greatest alchemists of all time and his work remained in use for over 10 centuries. He not only discovered alcohol, and the use of alcohol in medicine, but also discovered sulfuric acid. Razi wrote 184 books and articles in several fields of science.*As early as ancient Mesopotamia, the Sumerians made an alcoholic substance fermented from wheat and other materials.


Why is al razi important?

he was a Muslim Chemist who first time discovered alcohol. he was student of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq.


Why is al-Razi important?

he was a Muslim Chemist who first time discovered alcohol. he was student of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq.


Who discovered kerosene?

A Persian scholar name Razi (Rhazee)


When did alcohol first occur?

Alcohol is easily as old as human civilization and thus was first discovered in Iran. Discoverer Name : "Zakaria Razi".


Who is the founder of ethyl alcohol?

persian(iranian) scientist Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi


When did Sharif Razi die?

Sharif Razi died in 977.


When was Sharif Razi born?

Sharif Razi was born in 930.