Novocaine

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Who

Alfred Einhorn, a German chemist of Jewish descent who synthesized procaine (Novocaine).

When

1905

Where

Munich, Germany

Novocaine (procaine) is a local anesthetic first synthesized in 1905 by the chemist Alfred Einhorn, offering a safer, non-addictive alternative to cocaine for dentistry and surgery. It transformed pain control in routine medical and dental care. Einhorn was a German chemist of Jewish descent.

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Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.