Abstract: Provided is an optical information recording medium employing an In-Groove recording system, and having a preferable recording characteristic with a high modulation degree and low jitter characteristics. The medium is comprised of a circular-disk shaped substrate 2 having a through hole at a center portion thereof and a spiral guide groove 3 on one surface thereof; a reflective layer 4 formed on the guide groove 3 of the substrate 2; a recording layer 5 formed on the reflective layer 4 and composed of an organic material including a dye; a protection layer 6 provided on the recording layer 5; and a light-transmissive layer 6 formed on the protection layer 6. The recording layer 5 includes an organic dye which is an azo metal complex compound having a structure represented by (Chemical formula 1) and a functional group represented by (Chemical formula 2).

Abstract: The invention accordingly relates to an optical recording medium comprising a substrate, a reflecting layer and a recording layer, wherein the recording layer comprises a compound of formula (I) or a mesomeric or a tautomeric form thereof, wherein M1 is a metal cation in the oxidation state +3, a hydroxy or halogeno metal group wherein the metal is in the oxidation state +4, or an oxo metal group wherein the metal is in the oxidation state +5; (III) and (IV)are each independently of the other (V), (VI) or (VII); (VIII) is (IX), (X), (XI), (XII), (XIII), or (XIV); (XV) is (XVI) or C2-C8heteroaryl unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by R10, R11, R12 and/or R13; Q1 is N or CR18, Q2 is N or CR19, Q3, Q5 and Q7 are each independently of the other CR20R21, O, S or NR22, Q4 is CR16 or N and Q6 is CR17 or N; and R2 and/or R6 are O, S or NR33. Please see the disclosure for the other substituents which are less relevant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of dyestuff salts of indolinium diazamethine type cations with azo metal complex anions based on pyridinones in optical layers for optical data recording, preferably for optical data recording using a laser with a wavelength up to 450 nm. The invention further relates to a write once read many (WORM) type optical data recording medium capable of recording and reproducing information with radiation of blue laser, which employs dyestuff salts of indolinium diazamethine type cations with azo metal complex anions based on pyridinones in the optical layer.

Abstract: An optical recording material comprising at least one kind of chalcone type compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a metal complex using the chalcone type compound as a ligand: wherein ring A represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring or an aromatic ring; ring B represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, an aromatic ring, or a metallocene structure; the above-mentioned heterocyclic and aromatic ring may be condensed with other rings or may be substituted; n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel azo dye material based on antipyrine azo structure and metal complexes containing such azo compounds which are suitable for optical recording media. The dyes exert high light-fastnesses properties and excellent recording characteristics. In particular the invention relates to optical layers comprising such dyes, to a method for manufacturing such optical layers and to optical recording media comprising such optical layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink composition containing a multimetallic oligomeric or polymeric azo colorant wherein the colorant is derived from the polymerization reaction of a polyvalent metal cation with a dimeric tridentate ligand containing a coordinating azo group.

Abstract: An optical information recording medium having a WORM-type recording layer on which information can be recorded by irradiation with a laser light having a wavelength of 440 nm or less, wherein the WORM-type recording layer contains at least one azo-metal complex dye derived from a metal ion (or a metal oxide ion) and an azo dye represented by the following structural formula (I-1) or (I-2). In the structural formulae (I-1) and (I-2), Q represents a carbocyclic group or a heterocyclic group, Q2 and Q3 each represent an atomic group forming a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, and R2 represents a substituent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multimetallic oligomeric or polymeric colorant wherein said colorant is derived from the polymerization of a metal cation with a dimeric tridentate ligand containing a coordinating azo group.

Abstract: A deodorant containing an azo metal complex expressed by the following structural formula 1, which is produced by mixing a solution in which azo compounds to be ligands are dissolved with a solution in which a metal salt is dissolved: ##STR1## In the structural formula 1, M represents a metal element, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent aromatic compounds, which may be the same or different from each other, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent aromatic compounds or heterocyclic compounds, which may be the same or different from each other. In addition, either one or both of nitrogen atoms in an azo base in each of the legends may be coordinated to the metal M.

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 novel unsymmetrical 1:2 chromium complex dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, n and Cat.sup.(+) have the meaning given in the description, are highly suitable for the dyeing and printing of natural and synthetic amido-containing materials in predominantly red hues having good light, wet and diffusion fastness properties.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of pure, asymmetric 1:2 chromium complex dyes containing at least two groups which impart solubility in water, which process comprises reacting a mixture of two dyes of the formulaeF.sub.1 --(SO.sub.3 H).sub.t (1)andF.sub.2 --SO.sub.2 --Y (2)in which the symbols are as defined in claim 1 with a chromium donor in a molar ratio of 0.85:1.0 to 1.2:1.0 in a one-pot process under pressure at a temperature above 100.degree. C. and at a pH between 0 and 2 and then continuing the reaction at a slightly acid, neutral or slightly alkaline pH. The dyes obtained by the process according to the invention are suitable for dyeing, in particular, wool, silk, leather and synthetic polyamide fibres.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of asymmetrical 1:2 chromium complex dyes of not less than 90% purity and containing at least one water-solubilizing group, which process comprises reacting a mixture of two metallizable azo dyes that contain different diazo components and different coupling components, or a mixture of a metallizable azo dye and a metallizable azomethine dye, in the molar ratio of 0.85:1.0 to 1.2:1.0, with the proviso that only one of said two mixture components contains at least one water-solubilizing group, with a chromium donor, under pressure and at a temperature above 100.degree. C. and in the pH range from 0 to 2, and subsequently carrying out further reaction in a weakly acid, neutral or weakly alkaline pH range, utilizing a single vessel for all steps.The dyes obtained by the process of the invention are particularly suitable for dyeing wool or polyamide materials.

Abstract: Dyes suitable for dyeing a wide range of textile and non-textile materials, in particular for dyeing leather and pelts, having, in the form of the free acid, the formula ##STR1## wherein D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 are each independently of the other the radical of a diazo component of the benzene or naphthalene series which carries a hydroxy or carboxy in ortho-position to the azo group and which may or may not be further substituted,K is the radical of a coupling component of the benzene or naphthalene series or of the heterocyclic series which carries the group X in ortho-position to the azo group and which may or may not be further substituted,Me is chromium or cobalt,Q is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic-heterocyclic radical,R.sub.1 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or independently has the meaning of R.sub.1, X is --O-- or --NR.sub.3,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: The heavy metal complex dyes of azo or azomethine dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which D is the radical of a dizao component of the benzene, naphthalene or heterocyclic series, K--OH is the radical of the formula ##STR2## in which the symbols A, A', B and B' each represent a carbon atom or in which one of the symbols A, A', B or B' represents a nitrogen atom while the others represent a carbon atom, R is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, and the ring E can be further substituted, Y is a nitrogen atom or a CH group, and n is 0 or 1, and in which --(CO).sub.n --OH is bonded to D in a position adjacent to --N.dbd.Y--, produce dyeings having good fastnesses particular very good crock, wet, wet crock and light fastness on nitrogen-containing or hydroxyl-containing fibre materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of asymmetrical 1:2 chromium complex azo dyes of not less than 90% purity and containing at least one water-solubilizing group, which process comprises reacting a mixture of two metallizable azo dyes that contain identical diazo components or identical coupling components, in the molar ratio of 0.85:1.0 to 1.2:1.0, with the proviso that only one of said two azo dyes contains at least one water-solubilizing group, with a chromium donor, under pressure and at a temperature above 100.degree. C. and in the pH range from 0 to 2, and subsequently carrying out further reaction in a weakly acid, neutral or weakly alkaline pH range, utilizing a single vessel for all stepsThe dyes obtained by the process of the invention are particularly suitable for dyeing wool or polyamide materials.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently (a) the radical of a coupling component of the active methylene non-cyclic or homocyclic series, (b) the radical of a coupling component of the heterocyclic series or (c) the radical of a coupling component of the monocyclic benzene series,with the proviso that at least one R.sub.1 is the radical of a coupling component of the active methylene non-cyclic or homocyclic series,each R.sub.2 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.4 R.sub.5,each R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, andeach M and M.sub.1 is independently hydrogen or a cation,wherein each R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-3 hydroxyalkyl, andeach R.sub.5 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-3 hydroxyalkyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexyl substituted by methyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by methyl, with the proviso that at least one of Ring A and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel dye salts of anionic dyes of the general formula I ##STR1## where F is a radical of an anionic dye, n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, and B.sup.1 and B.sup.2 independently of one another are each unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyl or alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl having a total of 10 to 36 carbon atoms, are very useful for dyeing solvents, printing inks or polymeric film-forming materials.

Abstract: Metal-free azo compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ra is an aromatic group or an active methylene coupling component radical as defined in the specification,R.sub.t is an arylazo group or a group of the formula --Y--Z,whereinY is a direct bond or a bridging radical, andZ is a basic amino or quaternary ammonium group, ##STR2## wherein each of the variables is as defined above or below, x is a direct bond or a bridging radical,x is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, amino or carboxy,ring B is further unsubstituted or further substituted,d is 0, 1 or 2, andn is 0 or 1,with the provisos that (i) the compounds contain an average of at least 1.3 basic water-solubilizing groups, and (ii) the compounds are free of sulfo groups, and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, which metal-free compounds and metal complexes are useful as dyes for leather and paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are chrome complex dyes of the formula ##STR1## and of the formula ##STR2## wherein Z and Z' independently of one another are each nitrogen or --CH--;X and X' independently of one another are each oxygen, or a group of the formula --NR--, in which R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, provided X is oxygen when Z is --CH-- and provided X' is oxygen when Z' is --CH--;A and B independently of one another are each a diazo component of a benzene or naphthalene radical which carries the hydroxyl or carboxyl group in the o-position with respect to the azo group;C and D independently of one another are each a benzene or naphthalene radical which carries in the o-position with respect to the azo or azomethine group a hydroxyl or carboxyl group, or the radical of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic aminocarboxylic acid, if n.sub.2 or n.sub.

Abstract: 1:2 Metal complexes of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is --O-- or ##STR2## and X.sub.2 is --O-- or ##STR3## the starred atom being attached A.sub.1 or A.sub.2, respectively, A.sub.1 is a diazo component radical of the benzene series,A.sub.2 is a diazo component radical of the benzene or naphthalene series,W is --CH.sub.3 or --COOH,R is hydrogen or --SO.sub.3 H,each of B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 is independently a coupling component radical or a phenolic hydroxy group-containing coupling component radical at least one phenolic hydroxy group of which is etherified or acylated,M is iron, cobalt or chromium, andn is 1 or 2,which complexes are useful as anionic dyestuffs having olive to brown colors for substrates such as natural and regenerated cellulose, natural and synthetic polyamides, polyurethane and anodized aluminum, especially leather.

Abstract: Metallizable azo dyes of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is the radical of a diazo component of the benzene or naphthalene series, which diazo component contains in the o-position with respect to the azo group a metallizable hydroxyl group,R is methyl or chloromethyl, or phenyl which can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or halogen,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl,n is 0 or 1, andm is 0, 1, 2 or 3.In the form of their heavy-metal complexes, the dyes are suitable in particular for dyeing leather. These dyes are deeply colored, cover well, have good substantivity and build-up while simultaneously having good fastness properties.

Abstract: Asymmetric 1:2 chromium complexes of the formula, ##STR1## in which A is a group of the formula ##STR2## in which X is halogen, nitro or methyl,Y is hydrogen or nitro,* designates the carbon atom bound to the azo group,each Z is halogen or nitro, both substituents being the same,each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, is phenyl or phenyl substituted by a total of up to three substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, nitro and cyano (maximum of two nitro and/or cyano), andM.sup..sym. is hydrogen or an equivalent of a non-chromophoric cation,with the proviso that the sulpho group is in salt form, and mixtures of two or more of such 1:2 asymmetric complexes, which complexes and mixtures are useful for dyeing nitrogen-containing organic substrates e.g., natural and synthetic polyamides such as wool, silk and nylon, polyurethanes and leather.

Abstract: A process for producing granulates of water-soluble dyes by means of fluidized bed granulation, wherein there is added a granulating auxiliary having a softening point or softening range between 30.degree. and 150.degree. C. and consisting of(a) at least one compound of the formula IA--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --H (I)in which A is the group R--O-- or ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic or alicyclic hydrocarbon radical having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, R' is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, and n is 10 to 200, preferably 20 to 150, or(b) a mixture of a compound of the formula II ##STR2## in which m is 50 to 500, and x is 3 to 5, with a compound of the formula IIIR.sub.1 --NH--CO--NH--R.sub.1 (III),in which each R.sub.1 independently of the other is hydrogen or methyl, or(c) a mixture of a compound of the formula I with at least one compound of the formula II or III.

Abstract: Metal-free azo compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ra is an aromatic group or an active methylene coupling component radical as defined in the specification,R.sub.t is an arylazo group or a group of the formula -Y-Z,whereinY is a direct bond or a bridging radical, andZ is a basic amino or quaternary ammonium group, ##STR2## wherein each of the variables is as defined above or below, X is a direct bond or a bridging radical,x is hydrogen, hydroxy C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, amino or carboxy,ring B is further unsubstituted or further substituted,d is 0, 1 or 2, andn is 0 or 1,with the provisos that (i) the compounds contain an average of at least 1.3 basic water-solubilizing groups, and (ii) the compounds are free of sulfo groups,and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof,which metal-free compounds and metal complexes are useful as dyes for leather and paper.

Abstract: An unsymmetrical 1:2 chromium complex of a monoazo dyestuff and a disazo dyestuff which is non-fiber reactive and is free of sulfonamido and amino groups and which, in the form of the free acid has the formula: ##STR1## wherein A' is the radical of a 1-hydroxy-2-aminobenzene which is monosubstituted or disubstituted by chlorine, nitro, or sulfo, B' is a naphth-2-ol, resorcinol, p-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)-phenol, 1-phenol-3-methylpyrazol-5-one or acetoacetanilide radical, and the phenol group in the last two mentioned compounds can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, chlorine or sulfo, K' is an unsubstituted or sulfo-substituted naphth-1-ol or naphth-2-ol radical, phenol which is substituted in the p-positioned by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, an unsubstituted or sulfo-substituted 2-naphthylanime, and 1-phenol-3-methylpyrazol-5-one or an acetoactanilide radical, and the phenol group in the last two mentioned compounds can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel chromium complex dyes are disclosed which have the formula ##STR1## wherein S.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro group, a sulpho group, an alkyl or alkoxy radical, an acylamino or arylazo group,S.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a nitro group, a sulpho group, an alkyl or alkoxy radical,S.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a nitro group or a halogen atom,P is 1 or 2,R represents a fluorochloropyrimidyl or fluorotriazinyl radical, a chloroacetyl, bromoacetyl, .alpha.-chloro- or .alpha.-bromoacryloyl radical or an .alpha.,.beta.-dichloro- or .alpha.,.beta.-dibromopropionyl radical, andK.sup..sym. represents a cation.

Abstract: Photographic elements, diffusion transfer assemblages, coordination complexes and processes are described which employ a novel nondiffusible compound having a releasable yellow dye moiety or precursor thereof, the compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (a) X represents the atoms necessary to complete a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic fused ring;(b) Z represents alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl;(c) R represents CN or J-L;(d) J represents a bivalent ##STR2## (e) L represents alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, or can be taken together with Z to complete a carbonyl-containing 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring;(f) Z.sup.