Mini Bio (1) Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton was born on October 20, 1890 in Gulfport, Louisiana, USA as Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe. He died on July 10, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Trivia (11)
source: Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry The alpha-carbon is the first carbon next to a functional group which is not involved in that group. In this example (Picture) any C to the left or right to the C=O is in alpha-position relative t...
alpha brass - an alloy of brass and zinc; used mainly for cold working. bearing brass - a brass bushing or a lining for a bearing. cartridge brass - an alloy of copper and zinc (containing about 30% zinc) that is wrought into cartridges or tubing.