Abstract: An ink composition contains a first dye represented by formula (I) and a second dye represented by formula (II)

Abstract: A pigment preparation is provided, said preparation comprises an organic pigment comprising a chromophore Q1 and a derivative thereof comprising specific organic substituents via an aliphatic carbon atom in an amount of from 0.1 to 30 mol, based on 100 mol of the organic pigment as well as a process for its preparation and to its use in coloring an organic material such as plastics, coatings or inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a curable dichroic dye and a curable liquid crystal compound, which are used to prepare an optical component that is vertically oriented to give a narrow viewing angle, to form an optical component, and an optical component comprising an optical component layer prepared using the same. There is provided a composition for forming an optical component comprising 0.1-90 parts by weight of a dichroic dye and 10-98.85 parts by weight of a curable liquid crystal compound, and there is also provided an optical component comprising an optical component layer in which a curable liquid crystal compound and a curable dichroic dye are vertically oriented.

Abstract: The photoelectric conversion device described herein includes a working electrode having a dye-supported metal oxide electrode in which a dye is supported on a metal oxide layer. The dye includes a structure represented by general formula (I) wherein A is a structure having a maximum absorption wavelength ?max of 350 to 500 nm in a methanol solution; B is a cyanine skeleton having a maximum absorption wavelength ?max of 500 to 700 nm in a methanol solution; Z1 is any one divalent linking group selected from —CONR—, —NRCO—, —SO2NR—, and —NRSO2—; R in Z1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or an arylalkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms; Y1 and Y2 are each independently an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or a single bond, and may be the same or different; r is 1 or 2; m and n are each independently an integer of 0 to 2; and (m+n) is 1 or more.

Abstract: A coloring compound is provided which is excellent in coloring ability and transparency, has high solubility in organic solvents, and is superior in light resistance. A toner, a sheet for heat-sensitive transfer recording and an ink that use the coloring compound are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards polymerizable dichroic azo dyes comprising azo-chromophores having at least one standard mesogenic ring system attached to said chromophores and at least one polymerizable group leading to dyes having sufficient solubilty and a very high order parameter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards polymerizable dichromophoric dichroic azo dyes comprising azo-chromophores to which polymerizable groups are attached leading to dyes having sufficient solubility in combination with high coloring power and high order parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel trisazo reactive dyestuff compound of the following formula (I): wherein, R, A, B, D, and m are defined the same as in the specification. The trisazo reactive dyestuff compound of the present invention exhibits the properties of good solubility, good alkali-resistant solubility, and good wash-off, while dyeing cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A fiber reactive dyestuff of the following formula (I) wherein the definition of D, R, R1, R2, X and Z have the same meaning as given in the specification. The fiber reactive dyestuff of the present invention is suitable for dyeing and printing on cellulose fiber or fiber materials containing cellulose. Dyed material with various excellent properties in dyed color can be obtained, showing especially outstanding performance in the property of wash fastness, build-up and chlorine fastness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disazo red reactive dyestuff containing quaternary ammonium group of the following formula (1): wherein R?, R?, m, n, Y1 and Y2 are defined the same as in the specification. The disazo red reactive dyestuff of the present invention has a good dye uptake while dyeing cellulose fibers, which satisfies the economical demand of high build up in the market.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (1) wherein Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 are each independently of the others hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1–C4alkyl, A is the radical of a monoazo, polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan or dioxazine chromophore, D is the radical of a diazo component, of the benzene or naphthalene series, X is halogen, 3-carboxpyridin-1-yl, 3-carbamoylpyridin-1-yl, hydroxy, C1–C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, phenoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the phenyl moiety, C1–C4alkylthio unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, unsubstituted or substituted amino, or an N-heterocycle which may or may not contain further hetero atoms, and Y is vinyl or a radical —CH2—CH2—U and U is a group removable under alkaline conditions, are suitable for dyeing cellulosic or amide-group-containing fibre materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides disazo reactive dyestuffs containing the quaternary group compounds of the general formula (1) wherein R, (W)0˜3, (W?)0˜3, Y1 and Y2 are defined the same as the specification. The dyes of the invention are distinguished by high fixation and a very good build-up. They are distinguished also by high washing off and a low nylon stain, and they have fiber-reactive properties and are very highly suitable for dyeing and printing of materials containing either cellulose fibers, such as cotton, synthetic cotton, hemp, and synthetic hemp, or amide containing fibers such as wool and nylon.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (I), wherein A is the radical of a monoazo, polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan or dioxazine chromophore, Q1, and Q2 are each independently of the other hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1–C4alkyl, (Q3)n denotes n substituents selected from the group C1–C4alkyl, C1–C4alkoxy, halogen and sulfo, X is halogen, 3-carboxypyridin-1-yl, 3-carbamoylpyridin-1-yl, hydroxy, C1–C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, phenoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the phenyl moiety, C1–C4alkylthio unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, unsubstituted or substituted amino, or an N-heterocycle which may or may not contain further hetero atoms, Y is vinyl or a radical —CH2—CH2—U and U is a group removable under alkaline conditions, k is a number 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, m is a number 0 or 1, and n is a number 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that when A denotes a monoazo chromophore it is not directly linked to the triazinyl radical through a hydroxyna

Abstract: The present invention provides a disazo compound which in a free acid form is represented by the formula (1) and which has high ability to dye cellulosic fibers and attains efficient dyeing with satisfactory reproducibility; and a method of dyeing cellulosic fibers with the compound. Also provided are: a reactive dye composition comprising a compound represented by the formula (1) and a specific red reactive dye and/or a specific blue reactive dye; and a method of dyeing cellulosic fibers with the composition. In the formula, R1 and R3 each represents hydrogen atom or methoxy group; R2 and R4 each represents hydrogen atom, methyl group, acetylamino group, ureido group, etc.; and m is 2 or 3.

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: A monoazo reactive red dyestuff of the formula (I), wherein the R1, R2, R3, X, D, Z and n are as defined in the description. These kinds of dyestuffs are suitable for dyeing and printing of materials containing either cellulose fibers, such as cotton, artificial cotton, linen, and artificial linen, or synthetic polyamide, such as wool, silk, and nylon etc., as well as on mixed or cross-linked cellulose fibers and other fibers. Dyed materials with excellent properties can be obtained, showing especially outstanding performance in of wash-off, level-dyeing, light fastness and perspiration-light fastness.

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 writing relates to a novel fiber-reactive dye of the formula wherein R11, D, R0, X and Z are as defined in the specification. The novel dye according to the present writing can be used in dyeing and printing fibre materials, especially, cellulosic fibre materials by a general fixing method, and a good adsorbing/fixing rate and an excellent fastness to light and wet treatment.

Abstract: A reactive dye compound comprising: (a) at least one chromophore moiety (b) at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle (c) a linking group to link each chromophore moiety to each nitrogen-containing heterocycle; characterised in that at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle is substituted with at least one oxy- or thio-carbonyl derivative wherein the oxy- or thio-carbonyl derivative is selected from Y wherein Y is —A(CO)R* wherein A is selected from O or S and wherein R* is an organic residue which comprises at least one nucleophilic group, and salts thereof.

Abstract: Monoazo dyestuffs of the formula (1) wherein Y is vinyl or is ethyl which is substituted in the &bgr;-position by a substituent which can be eliminated by the action of an alkali, forming the vinyl group; M, X, are groups customary to dyestuffs, R1, R2 is hydrogen methyl, methoxy or sulfo; Q is cyanamido or is a group of the formula (a) or (b): A, B, D are hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl or phenyl, or is alternately a group of the formula (a) or (b) wherein (a) is a cyclic ring system having a tertiary nitrogen of (b) is a cyclic having a quarternary nitrogen; n is 0 if Q is a group of the formula (a) and n is 1 if Q is a group of formula (b); W— is a halogenide or the equivalent of a divalent anionic group; The invention further relates to the method for preparing the dyestuff and use for dyeing.

Abstract: A novel reactive dye compound is disclosed. It comprises (a) at least one chromophore moiety; (b) at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle; (c) a linking group to link each chromophore moiety to each nitrogen-containing heterocycle; characterised in that at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle is substituted with at least one thio-derivative and at least one quaternized nitrogen derivative.

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 Dye compound having formula (I) wherein: D is a chromophore group; L is a linking moiety; Q is a quaternized nitrogen derivative; X and Y are independently selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine or hydrogen; A is selected from halogen, preferably chlorine or fluorine; provided that at least one of X and Y is fluorine; A is selected from halogen, preferably chlorine or fluorine; and salts and esters thereof.

Abstract: A fiber reactive dyestuff of the following formula (I) wherein the definition of D, and Z the same meaning as given in the description. The fiber reactive dyestuff of the present invention is suitable for dyeing and printing on cellulose fiber or fiber materials containing cellulose. Dyed material with various excellent properties in dyed color can be obtained, showing especially outstanding performance in the property of wash fastness.

Abstract: A bisazo compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof is superior in various performance for dyeing and printing a fiber material.

Abstract: Reactive disazo dyes of the formula (1) wherein each R independently is RA or RB where RA is a group of the formula (2), RB is a group of the formula (3) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the description and Y is a labile atom or group. The dyes may be used for dyeing, printing or ink-jet printing of textile materials, leather, paper, coated paper, hair or film.

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 polyazo compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents unsubstituted phenylene or naphthylene;E represents hydroxynaphthylene;m, m.sup.1 and m.sup.3 independently represent an integer of 0 or 1;B and B1 represents hydrogen atom, --SO.sub.2 -Z in which Z represents --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y in which Y represents a group eliminatable by an action of an alkali, or a substituted triazine group, etc.

Abstract: There is provided a bisazo compound which is useful as a reactive dye for dyeing or printing a fiber material in an orange to scarlet or red color; the bisazo compound being represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein m and n represents 0 or 1; W represents a divalent connecting group represented by --NH-- or --NHCONH--;D.sup.1 and D.sup.2 represent a group represented by the following formula (2a), (2b), (2c) or (2d) ##STR2## wherein Y represents --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 L, in which L represents a group eliminatable by the action of an alkali.

Abstract: The present invention provides the blue dyestuffs of the following formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, X, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, Y, and Z are defined in this document. These kinds of dyestuffs are suitable for dyeing and printing of materials containing either cellulose fibers, such as cotton, synthetic cotton, hemp, and synthetic hemp, or synthetic polyamide and polyurethane fibers, such as wool, silk, and nylon.

Abstract: There is provided a monoazo compound which is useful as a reactive dye for dyeing or printing a fiber material in an orange to scarlet color; and intermediate compounds for producing the compound is provided; the monoazo compound being represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein m represents 0 or 1; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; D represents a specific diazo component of benzene type having substitution of a fiber reactive group; B.sup.1 represents a direct bond or connecting group; Z.sup.1 represents an alkylcarbonyl group, phenylcarbonyl group or a fiber-reactive group of vinylsulfone, triazine or pirimidine type; a group represented by --NR.sup.1 -- bonds to 6-position or 7-position of a naphthalene ring;and the intermediate compounds being represented by the following formulae (A) or (B): ##STR2## wherein U represents a connecting group such as alkylene and the like, Y represents vinyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides the reactive formazan dyestuffs of the following formula (I), ##STR1## wherein m, Y, R, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, and M are defined in this document. These kinds of dyestuffs have deep-dyeing ability, and they are suitable for dyeing and printing of materials containing either cellulose fibers, such as cotton, synthetic cotton, hemp, and synthetic hemp.

Abstract: Azo dyes of the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen or sulfo,D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 independently of one another are each a radical of the benzene or naphthalene series, andY.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently of one another are each halogen, substituted or unsubstituted amino, morpholino or piperidin-1-yl or are piperazin-1-yl which is unsubstituted or substituted on the nitrogen,with the proviso that D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 are not both sulfophenyl if Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are chlorine and R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are hydrogen, are dyes for various substrates, especially cellulosic fibre materials.

Abstract: A fiber-reactive dye corresponding to formula (1) ##STR1## in which: Fb is the radical of an azo dye, of a heavy metal complex azo dye, of a formazan dye, of a triphenodioxazine dye or of a phthalocyanine dye;U.sup.(+) is a permanent quaternary ammonium group;A.sup.(-) is a colorless anion, andR.sup.x, R.sub.4, G, Q and n are as defined in the specification, with the proviso that the dye contains at least one group of the vinylsulfone series, such as a group of the formula --SO.sub.2 Y, wherein Y is as defined in the specification, these dyes being capable of dyeing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing fibres, such as cellulosic fibre and wool.

Abstract: A bisazo compound represented by the following general formula (I) or its salt is a useful fiber-reactive dye: ##STR1## where D is a phenyl or naphthyl group; B is a phenylene group, etc.; U is an aliphatic or aromatic linking group; Z is a vinyl group, etc.; and X and Y are a halogen atom, a pyridinio group, etc.

Abstract: A monoazo compound useful for dyeing or printing a fiber material represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or alkyl; U.sup.1 and U.sup.2 represent a group of the following general formula (U1), (U2) or (U3): ##STR2## wherein Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 represent --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Z wherein Z represents a group which can be eliminated by the action of an alkali; and X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 represent halogeno, pyridinio or a group of the following general formula (X1), (X2), (X3) or (X4): ##STR3## or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are described in which the variables are as defined in the claims, which compounds are suitable for use as fiber-reactive dyestuffs for dyeing a wide range of fiber materials.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the variables are as defined in the claims, which are suitable as fibre-reactive dyes for dyeing or printing widely varying fibre materials are described.

Abstract: Fiber-reactive azo dyes, processes for their preparation and their useAzo dyes of the formula (1) given and defined below are described, which dyes contain fiber-reactive groups and dye hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing materials, in particular fiber materials, such as cotton, wool and synthetic polyamide fibers, in shades of high color strength and good fastness properties. ##STR1## in which D is the radical of a diazo component from the benzene or naphthalene series, K is the radical of a coupling component of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which M is hydrogen or an alkali metal, a and b are each zero or 1, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, Y is attached to --NR.sup.1 -- or --NR.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the variables are as defined in the claims, which are suitable as fibre-reactive dyes for dyeing or printing widely varying fibre materials, are described.

Abstract: The cationic imidazole azo dyes of the formulae ##STR1## in which A and A.sub.1 independently of one another are each a radical of the formula ##STR2## Z is the radical of an aliphatic or aromatic diamine, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or, together with the two nitrogen atoms to which they are attached and with Z, form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring, X is the radical of a bridging member, n is 2, 3 or 4, Z.sub.1 is the radical of an aromatic diamine, Z.sub.2 is the radical of an aliphatic diamine, KK is the radical of a coupling component, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are each hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy and An.sup..crclbar. is a colorless anion, are particularly suitable for the dyeing of paper in red or violet shades having good fastness properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the variables are as defined in the claims, and which are suitable as fibre-reactive dyes for dyeing and printing widely varying fibre materials, are described.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,B is an aliphatic bridge member,Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently of one another are halogen or carboxypyridinium,A.sub.1 is the radical of an anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, dioxazine, formazan or disazo dye or a radical of the formulae (2a) to (2h) defined in claim 1 andA.sub.2 is as defined above for A.sub.1 or is a radical of the formulae (2i) to (2m),where A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 have different meanings to one another, are particularly suitable for dyeing or printing fibre materials containing hydroxyl groups or containing nitrogen. Dyeings having good fastness properties coupled with a high tinctorial yield are obtained.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## where n is 1 or 2R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydroxyl andD is the radical of a diazo or tetrazo component with, in each case, at least one anchor radical of the formula SO.sub.2 --Y where Y is vinyl or substituted ethyl,and the use thereof for dyeing or printing organic substrates having hydroxyl groups or nitrogen atoms are described.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof. ##STR1## wherein: A is optionally substituted phenyl;E is optionally substituted phenylene;R.sup.1 is H or optionally substituted alkyl;R.sup.2 is H or optionally substituted alkyl andR.sup.3 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy or optionally substituted aryl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 taken together with the N atom to which they, are attached from an optionally substituted piperidine or morpholine ring;Q is optionally substituted pyridinium; andm is 0 or 1.

Abstract: Novel reactive dyestuffs of the general formula ##STR1## in which A represents CH.dbd.CH, or CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 Z, in which Z denotes a substituent which can be split off under dyeing conditions,and in which the other groups have the meaning given in the description, show improved application properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to azo reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which D denotes the radical of a diazo component of the benzene or naphthalene series,X denotes CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --Z, in which Z denotes a radical which can be eliminated under dyeing conditions, andin which the remaining substituents are as defined in the description.The dyes have improved applications-related properties.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently optionally substituted alkyl;R.sup.3 is H or optionally substituted alkyl;X is a labile atom or group;Y is a labile atom or group or a group of formula ##STR2## or --OR.sup.5 ; R.sup.4 is H or alkyl;R.sup.5 is H or optionally substituted alkyl or aryl; andm and n each independently have a value of 0 or 1.The compounds are useful for the coloration of textile materials.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## where A, K and Z are each as defined in the claims, are especially useful for dyeing or printing cellulosic fiber materials, producing dyeings and prints having good fastness properties in a high yield.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,B is an aliphatic bridge member,Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently of one another are halogen or carboxypyridinium,A.sub.1 is the radical of an anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, dioxazine, formazan or disazo dye or a radical of the formulae (2a) to (2h) defined in claim 1 andA.sub.2 is as defined above for A.sub.1 or is a radical of the formulae (2i) to (2m),where A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 have different meanings to one another, are particularly suitable for dyeing or printing fibre materials containing hydroxyl groups or containing nitrogen. Dyeings having good fastness properties coupled with a high tinctorial yield are obtained.