Alfred Einhorn | |
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 Alfred Einhorn | |
| Born | 27 February 1856 |
| Died | 21 March 1917 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Tübingen |
| Known for | Novocain |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Munich |
| Doctoral students | Richard Willstätter Ludwig Klages[1] |
Alfred Einhorn (27 February 1856 – 21 March 1917) was a German chemist most notable for first synthesizing procaine in 1905 which he patented under the name Novocain.[2] Until that time the primary anesthetic in use was cocaine, however its undesirable side effects (including toxicity and addiction) led scientists to seek out newer anesthetic drugs. Novocain was found to be comparatively safe and effective, although its anesthetic effects were weaker than cocaine and some patients proved highly allergic. However, none of the other anesthetics developed during this period proved more effective and Novocain quickly became the standard local anesthesia. Although its use has largely been replaced by lidocaine, it is still in use today, most frequently in dentistry.
- ^ Bishop, Paul. (2017). Ludwig Klages and the Philosophy of Life: A Vitalist Toolkit. Routledge. p. 3. ISBN 9781138697157.
- ^ Cooper, Dale (2012). The Licensing of German Drug Patents Confiscated During World War I: Federal and Private Efforts to Maintain Control, Promote Production, and Protect Public Health. pp. 3–32. Retrieved 12 September 2021.