Episode 2 of 2
Publication of Findings
- When
- 1860
- Where
- University of Göttingen
Niemann published his dissertation on cocaine in 1860, earning his Ph.D.
His dissertation, Über eine neue organische Base in den Cocablättern, was published in 1860 in the journal Archiv der Pharmazie. This work detailed the isolation and properties of the alkaloid, securing his academic credentials.
Sources
- Albert Niemann (chemist) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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