Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestuffs of the formula I wherein R is an optionally substituted alkyl group; each of R1, R2 and R3, independently, is H or an optionally substituted alkyl group; each of X1 and X2, independently, is a labile atom or group; and each of A1 and A2, independently, is a chromophoric residue, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber materials.

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestuffs of the formula (I) wherein R1 is H or (C1–C4)-alkyl; R2 is H or (C1–C4)-alkyl; each of X1 and X2, independently, is a labile atom or group; and M is H, an alkali metal, an ammonium ion or the equivalent of an alkaline earth metal, wherein compounds wherein R1 and R2 are H are excluded, mixtures of the dyestuffs of the formula (I) with dyestuffs of the formula (II) wherein each of X3 and X4, independently, is a labile atom or group; L is an organic linking group; and M is H, an alkali metal, an ammonium ion or the equivalent of an alkaline earth metal, processes for the preparation of said dyestuffs and said dyestuff mixtures and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber materials.

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestoffs of the formula I wherein Ar is a group of the formula II or of the formula III, D is a group of the formula IV, or of the formula V wherein the variables are defined as given in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber materials.

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestuffs of the formula I wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5, independently, is H or an optionally substituted alkyl group; each of X1 and X2, independently, is a labile atom or group; each of x and y, independently, is 0 or 1 and at least one of x and y is 1; each of a and b is 2 to 5 and when each of x and y is 1, a>b; and z is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and wherein the variables D1 and D2 are defined as given in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber materials.

Abstract: The present invention refers to trisazo dyes of the formula I or an alkali metal salt thereof; wherein: Ar1 is an optionally substituted arylene group; Ar2 is an optionally substituted aryl group; R1, R2, R3, R4, X1 and X2 are defined as given in claim 1; each of D1 and D2, independently, is a chromophore group of the formula ?wherein the variables are defined as given in claim 1, a process for their preparation and a process for colouring fibre material containing a group reactive with a reactive dye.

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestoffs of the formula I wherein Ar is a group of the formula II or of the formula III, D is a group of the formula IV, or of the formula V wherein the variables are defined as given in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing fibre materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive azo dyes of the formula (I) or an alkali metal salt thereof, wherein A is formula (i) or (ii) C is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic residue; and R1, R2, B, D, Y, a, b, c, d and n are defined as given in claim 1, a process for preparing said dyes and a process for colouring fibre material, which comprises applying thereto said dyes.

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyestuffs of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive azo dyes of the formula (I) or an alkali metal salt thereof, wherein A is formula (i) or (ii) C is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic residue; and R1, R2, B, D, Y, a, b, c, d and n are defined as given in claim 1, a process for preparing said dyes and a process for colouring fibre material, which comprises applying thereto said dyes.

Abstract: The present invention refers to trisazo dyes of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive dyes containing a halobenzene nucleus and, in particular, reactive dyes containing a halobenzene nucleus and two or more reactive components.

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Abstract: This application relates to reactive dyes having at least one halobenzene nucleus linked to a chromophoric group via an amino linkage and additionally containing a second reactive group.

Abstract: A reactive disazo dye of the formula (I) D1—Y—D2 wherein each of D1 and D2 is a chromophore of the formula (II) in which X is fluorine, chlorine or optionally substituted pyridinium, an SO3H is present in the 5-or 6-position of the naphthalene nucleus, n is 0 or 1, and Y is a bridging group or a sulphonic acid salt of the dye of formula (I). The dyes may be used for dyeing, printing or ink-jet printing, for example, of textile materials and paper and are particularly valuable for coloring cellulosic textile materials.

Abstract: Reactive dyes containing piperazine have formula (I) wherein: each of D1 and D2, independently, is a chromophoric group; each of R1, R2, R3 and R4, independently, is H or an optionally substituted alkyl group; each of X1 and X2, independently, is a labile atom or group; each of x and y, independently is 0 or 1 and at least one of x and y is 1; each of a and b independently, is 1 to 5; the or each R5, independently, is alkyl; and z is 0 to 4. For colouration of a substrate the dyes can be applied at a pH above 7 by, for example, exhaust dyeing, padding or printing.

Abstract: Reactive dyes containing two units each comprising a monoazo or disazo chromophore linked to a triazinylamino group, each of which units is linked by a diamine unit disposed between the triazine rings.

Abstract: A process for defining a substrate is provided. The process comprises applying to the substrate a water soluble dye having at least two electrophilic groups and a nucleophilic agent having a molecular weight below 600 and at least one group selected from aliphatic primary amino groups and secondary amino groups.