Abstract: The invention provides a 1:2 metal complex in which at least one of the complexants is a polyazo compound of formula ##STR1## wherein --A.sub.1 --(CO).sub.p --OH signifies the radical of a diazo component of formula H.sub.2 N--A--(CO).sub.p --OH, in which the substituent --(CO).sub.p --OH is in ortho-position to the diazotizable amino group --NH.sub.2, --A-- is the ortho-bivalent radical and p signifies 0 or 1, or a modified derivative thereof,--X-- signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,--B.sub.1 signifies the radical of a coupling component HB, or a modified derivative thereof,m signifies 0 or 1,n signifies 0, 1 or 2and M signifies hydrogen or a cation, with the proviso that m+n=1 or 2,or a mixture of such complexes and to the use thereof as dyestuffs, in particular for the dyeing of a substrate dyeable with anionic dyes, especially of leather or pelts.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of azodyes and their derivatives by diazotization and coupling reactions and optionally further modification reactions, wherein a compound of formula ##STR1## in which E signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,X.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group,Y.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino groupand in which the aminogroup linked to the --SO.sub.2 -bound phenyl radical may optionally be acylated,or a mixture of compounds of formula (I), is employed as a coupling component or/and--in the non-acylated form--as a diazo component,the invention in particular relates also to the novel dyes and their use and to the novel intermediates.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of azodyes and their derivatives by diazotization and coupling reactions and optionally further modification reactions, wherein a compound of formula ##STR1## in which E signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,X.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group,Y.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino groupand in whichthe aminogroup linked to the --SO.sub.2 -bound phenyl radical may optionally be acylated,or a mixture of compounds of formula (I), is employed as a coupling component or/and--in the non-acylated form--as a diazo component,the invention in particular relates also to the novel dyes and their use and to the novel intermediates.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of azodyes and their derivatives by diazotization and coupling reactions and optionally further modification reactions, wherein a compound of formula ##STR1## in which E signifies an aromatic bivalent radical,X.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group,Y.sub.1 signifies hydroxy or a primary amino group and in which the aminogroup linked to the --SO.sub.2 --bound phenyl radical may optionally be acylated,or a mixture of compounds of formula (I), is employed as a coupling component or/and--in the non-acylated form--as a diazo component, the invention in particular relates also to the novel dyes and their use and to the novel intermediates.