Abstract: Process for the preparation of .beta.-chloroethylsulfonylaryl isocyanates of the formula (1)Cl--H.sub.2 C--H.sub.2 C--O.sub.2 S--A--NCO (1)wherein A is a phenylene radical, which can contain substituents from the series comprising alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6), alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6), chlorine, bromine and nitro, or a naphthylene radical, by allowing at least 2 moles of phosgene to act on 1 mole of .beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl-arylamine of the formula (2)HO--H.sub.2 C--H.sub.2 C--O.sub.2 S--A--NH.sub.2 (2)wherein A has the abovementioned meaning, in the presence of a catalyst at temperatures of about 100.degree. to 200.degree. C., if appropriate in an inert solvent.

Abstract: Water-soluble monoazo compounds of the general formula (1) ##STR1## in which D is a phenyl radical or naphthyl radical, either of which is substituted and mandatorily contains at least one group which imparts solubility in water and D is substituted, for example by 1, 2 or 3 substituents which can be selected from the set consisting of 1 sulfamoyl, 1 carbamoyl, 1 trifluoromethyl, 1 benzothiazol-2-yl, 1 sulfobenzothiazol-2-yl, 1 methylbenzothiazol-2-yl, 1 methylsulfobenzothiazol-2-yl, 1 styryl, 1 nitrostyryl, 1 sulfostyryl and 1 nitrosulfostyryl group and, preferably, three sulfo groups, two carboxy groups, two alkyl groups of 1-4 C atoms, two alkoxy groups of 1-4 C atoms, 1 bromine atom and two chlorine atoms and one or two groups of the formula --SO.sub.2 --Z with Z of the meaning below, and the group --SO.sub.2 --Z can also be bonded to one of the substituents and Z represents the .beta.

Abstract: This invention is directed to new water-soluble, monoazo dyes having the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 are independently selected from H, lower alkyl of one to four carbons and sulfonated lower alkyl;A is a phenyl or napthyl radical optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid;W is a phenyl or naphthyl radical optionally substituted by carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, amino, amido, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy or halogen groups;Z is a phenyl radical optionally substituted with halogen, lower alkoxy or lower alkyl groups; andcopper, chromium, cobalt and nickel metallized complexes of said dyestuffs.The dyes of this invention on cellulose textiles have high tinctorial strength, purity of shade, light and wash fastness particularly chlorine wash fastness.

Abstract: This invention is that of an improved process for preparing 1:1 copper complex disazo compounds which comprises treating a disazo compound of the following general formula (2): ##STR1## wherein: M is hydrogen or the equivalent monovalent or divalent metal andY is the vinyl group or CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --Z wherein Z is a radical that can be eliminated by an alkaline agentwith a copper donor at a temperature from about 70.degree. to about 130.degree. C. and at a pH from about 3 to about 6. The compounds of the process of the invention are used as dyestuffs.

Abstract: An improved and novel process had been found for the esterification of aminophenol, amino-benzanilide and pyrazolone compounds containing a .beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl group, by means of sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide which improvement is characterized by that the esterification is performed in a machine which is operating with a kneading action and effect, using per mol .beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl compound 1 to 2.5 times the equivalent molar amount of concentrated sulfuric acid, oleum or sulfur trioxide. This novel process has the great advantage that great amounts of sulfuric acid are saved which could charge the waste water, also in form of sodium sulfate formed after the required neutralization. Furthermore, the .beta.-sulfatoethylsulfonyl compounds formed as end-products in the esterification process are prepared by this novel process in higher yields, in a higher degree of esterification rate and in a higher purity.

Abstract: Improved process for the sulfatation of the hydroxy group of a .beta.-hydroxy-ethylsulfonyl group present in compounds selected from the dyestuff class which comprises carrying out the reaction in a machine operating with a kneading action and effect and with the use of only 1 to 5 times the equimolar amount of a concentrated sulfuric acid, of oleum or sulfur dioxide itself. The .beta.-sulfatoethylsulfonyl group containing dyestuffs, thus prepared have a high purity and are obtained in a high yield and esterification rate. Above all, the novel process is distinguished by a highly reduced salt and acid content of the waste water.

Abstract: Water-soluble copper, cobalt and chromium complex monoazo compounds of which the metal-free monoazo compound contains as diazo component an aminophenol or aminonaphthol compound subtituted by a fiber-reactive radical of the vinyl sulfone series, the aminophenol possibly being substituted by a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro, sulfonic acid group, or a chlorine or bromine atom and the naphthol possibly being substituted by a sulfo group, and as coupling component a 6-sulfonaphthol(8) which may be substituted by a sulfo group in the adjacent aromatic nucleus and must be substituted by the monoamide radical of succinic acid, glutaric acid or adipic acid.

Abstract: An improved and novel process has been found for the esterification of amino-benzoxazolone compounds containing a .beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl group, by means of sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide, with simultaneous or subsequent hydrolytic cleavage of the oxazolone ring, wherein the esterification and optional hydrolytic ring cleavage are performed in a machine which is operating with a kneading action and effect, using per mol of .beta.-hydroxyethylsulfonyl compound 1 to 20 times the equivalent molar amount of concentrated sulfuric acid, oleum or sulfur trioxide. This novel process has the great advantage that great amounts of sulfuric acid are saved which would contaminate the waste-water, also in form of sodium sulfate formed after the required neutralization. Furthermore, the .beta.-sulfatoethylsulfonyl compounds formed as end-products in the esterification process are obtained in higher yields, in a higher esterification rate and in a higher purity.