Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) or salt thereof: wherein: A is optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl; B is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene; n is 0 or 1; and D is a pyrazolyl group, with the proviso that when A is an optionally substituted phenyl group and B is a phenylene group of Formula T, wherein Ra is OH or a C1-4-alkoxy group; and Rb is H or a C1-4-alkyl group, hydroxy group, C1-4-alkoxy group, C1-3-dialkyamino group or a group of the formula NHCORc (wherein Rc is C1-3-alkyl or an amino group); and * shows the point of attachment to the azo linkages on B in Formula (1); A is free from nitro groups. Also, claimed are compounds, compositions and ink-jet cartridges for use in an ink-jet printer and substrate printed with an ink-jet printer.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and compounds of Formula (2) or a salt thereof: wherein: A is a beta naphthyl group of formula X, wherein * is the point of attachment to the azo group in Formula (1) or (2); p and q are each independently 0, 1 or 2 and the sum of p+q is not zero; B is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene; n is 0 or 1; and D is an optionally substituted pyrazolyl group. The compound or salt is useful in an ink for ink jet printing.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formula (1) and compounds of Formula (2) or a salt thereof: wherein: A is an optionally substituted alpha naphthyl group of formula X, wherein * is the point of attachment to the azo group in Formula (1) or (2); B is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene; n is 0 or 1; and D is an optionally substituted pyrazolyl group. The compound is useful in an ink for ink jet printing. Also provided are printing processes, ink compositions and ink-jet cartridges for use in an ink-jet printer and substrates printed using an ink-jet printer.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formula (1) and compounds of Formula (2) or a salt thereof: wherein: A is a beta naphthyl group of formula X, wherein * is the point of attachment to the azo group in Formula (1) or (2) p and q are each independently 0, 1 or 2 and the sum of p+q is not zero; B is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene; n is 0 or 1; and D is an optionally substituted pyrazolyl group. The compound or salt is useful in an ink for ink jet printing. Also provided are printing processes, ink compositions and ink-jet cartridges for use in an ink-jet printer and substrates printed using an ink-jet printer.

Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1) or salt thereof: wherein: A is optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl provided A is not 2-sulpho-4-methoxyphenyl; B is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene; n is 0 or 1; D is a pyrazolonyl group; and wherein the liquid medium comprises an organic solvent. Also claimed are inks comprising said compositions and processes for printing.

Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1) or salt thereof: wherein: A is 2-sulpho-4-methoxyphenyl; B is optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene; n is 0 or 1; and D is a pyrazolonyl group; wherein the liquid medium comprises an organic solvent, inks comprising this composition and printing processes.

Abstract: 1. A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: A is a substituted phenyl group carrying a group of the formula —NR3R4 and an ortho group selected from sulpho, phosphonato and phosphinato; n is 0 or 1; L1 and L2 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl, or L1 and L2 together with the N atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring; R1 and R2 are each independently optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted alkoxy; and R3 and R4 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl, or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring; or R3 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl and R4 is an acyl group.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: In the formula, m is 1, 2 or 3; X is H or SO3H; R1 and R2 are each independently selected from optionally substituted alkyl and optionally substituted alkoxy; and R4 and R5 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl. When (i) at least one of R1 and R2 carries an —OH group; and (ii) when X is H at least one of R1 and R2 is optionally substituted alkyl. The compounds are useful as dyes for ink jet printing inks.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: A is a substituted phenyl group carrying a group of the formula —NR3R4 and an ortho carboxy group; n is 0 or 1; L1 and L2 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl, or L1 and L2 together with the N atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring; R1 and R2 are each independently optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted alkoxy; and R3 and R4 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl, or R3 and R4 together with the N atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring; or R3 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl; and R4 is an acyl group.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof are useful as dyes for ink jet printing inks. In the formula (1), A is optionally substituted phenyl (other than carboxyl substituted); R1 and R2 are each independently optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted alkoxy; and R4 and R5 are each independently H, alkyl or optionally substituted aryl. In formula (1) at least one of R1 and R2 carries an —OH group.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof are useful as dyes for ink jet printing inks. In Formula (I) m is 1, 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are each independently optionally substituted alkoxy; and R4 and R5 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 carries an —OH group.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: A is optionally substituted phenyl; R1 and R2 are each independently optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted alkoxy; and R4 and R5 are each independently H, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; provided that (i) at least one of R1 and R2 carries an —OH group; and (ii) A is not of the formula:  wherein m is 1, 2 or 3. The compounds are useful as dyes for ink jet printing inks.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: Ar, Ar1, J, J1, X, X1 W, W1, L and m are as defined in the description. The compounds of Formula (1) are useful as additives in inks, especially ink jet printing inks, for reducing color bleed between adjacent printed regions. Also claimed are inks containing a compound of the Formula (1), a method of ink jet printing using the inks, a substrate printed with the ink and an ink jet printer cartridge containing the ink.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen;Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl;R.sup.3 is an aminoalkyl group;L is a divalent organic linking group;x and y each independently have a value of 0.5 to 3.5; and(x+y) is from 3 to 4.A process for making the compounds of Formula (1). The compounds of Formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which are used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) and salts thereof, wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen; Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus; each R.sup.1 independently is H or optionally substituted alkyl aryl or aralkyl; each L.sup.1 independently is a divalent organic linking group; Z is an optionally substituted piperazinyl group; q is 1 or 2; x and y each independently have a value of 0.5 to 3.5; and (x+y) is from 2 to 5. A process for making the compounds of formula (1). The compounds of formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which are used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) and salts thereof, wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen; Pc is phthalocyanine nucleus; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, W.sup.1 and W.sup.2 are each independently H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl; R.sup.3 is an aminoalkyl group; L is a divalent organic linking group; x, y and t are each independently 0.5 to 2.5; and (x+y+t) is from 3 to 4. A process for making the compounds of formula (1). The compounds of formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which are used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen;Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus;each R.sup.1,W.sup.1 and W.sup.2 independently is H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl;each L.sup.1 independently is a divalent organic linking group;Z is an optionally substituted piperazinyl group;q is 1 or 2;x,y and t each independently have a value of 0.5 to 2.5; and(x+y+t)is 3 to 4.A process for making the compounds of Formula (1). The compounds of Formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which are used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.

Abstract: A bisazo dye of Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## in which R is H;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or optionally substituted aryl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently --OC.sub.1-4 -alkyl;R.sub.5 is H;R.sub.6 is COOH; andn is 1, 2 or 3.The dyes are useful for ink jet printing.

Abstract: A bisazo dye of Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or optionally substituted aryl;R.sub.3 is --NH.sub.2 ;R.sub.4 is OC.sub.1-4 -alkyl;each R.sub.5 independently is --COOH or --SO.sub.3 H; andn is 1,2, or 3.Also claimed are inks containing the dye, a process of ink jet printing using the inks and substrates coloured by the inks.

Abstract: A dye of Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## in which R is H, --NHC.sub.1-4 -alkylN(C.sub.1-4 -alkyl).sub.2 or ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or optionally substituted aryl;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or OC.sub.1-4 -alkyl;R.sub.5 is H;R.sub.6 is COOH; andn is 1, 2 or 3.The dyes are useful for preparing ink jet printer inks.