Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a polyester or copolymer containing ester functionalities. The process can comprise: providing an optionally substituted lactone having a ring size of from 6 to 40 carbon atoms; and subjecting said lactone to metal mediated ring-opening polymerization using as catalyst a compound according to general formula (I): wherein M can be Al, Cr, Mn and Co; X and X? are independently a heteroatom; Y and Y? can be, independently, selected from O, N, S, P, C, Si, and B; Z can be selected from hydrogen, borohydrides, aluminum hydrides, carbyls, silyls, hydroxide, alkoxides, aryloxides, carboxylates, carbonates, carbamates, amidos, thiolates, phosphides, and halides; L1 and L2 can be independently an organic ligand linking X and Y together and linking X? and Y? together, respectively; and L3 is an optional organic ligand linking Y and Y? together.

Abstract: A compound of formula MOL-M-L, wherein M is a 5 or 6-coordinate metal, L is a bidentate ligand, and MOL is a compound of formula (II): (II) wherein X is C and R\ R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and R12 are as defined herein. In another embodiment, a system comprises a substrate and a compound of the present disclosure immobilized on the substrate. In still another embodiment, a method comprises introducing a reagent to a substrate presenting the compound of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dithiocarbamate compounds and to an assembly for use in an electronic device, said assembly comprising a self-assembled monolayer of at least one dithiocarbamate compound. The present invention also relates to an electronic device including such assembly.

Abstract: Process for preparing metal compounds of an azo compound which conforms in the form of its tautomeric structures to the formula (I) characterized in that the preparation takes place in the presence of seed crystals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dithiocarbamate compounds and to an assembly for use in an electronic device, said assembly comprising a self-assembled monolayer of at least one dithiocarbamate compound. The present invention also relates to an electronic device including such assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst for use in the preparation of a coloured polymeric material, said catalyst comprising a coloured organometallic compound. Preferably, said catalyst comprises a metal such as aluminium and at least one organic chromophore, such as an azo chromophore, said chromophore being either directly bonded to said metal, or indirectly bonded to said metal through a ligand. The invention also envisages a method for the preparation of a coloured polymer, the method comprising performing a polymerisation reaction in the presence of such a catalyst. The method is particularly applicable to the preparation of poly(lactic acid), and offers significant benefits over the processes of the prior art, both economically and environmentally.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reactive dyestuff with an alkylthio group and a ?-sulfatoethylsulfone group, which is represented by formula (I), wherein D, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, Q, x, and y are defined the same as the specification. The reactive dyestuffs of the present invention not only have characteristics of high solubility, high alkali solubility, and easily being washed off for dyeing cellulose fiber, but also are suitably applied in cold-pad-batch dyeing, continuous-dyeing, printing, and digital printing.

Abstract: Use of the mono-copper complex of a dye of formula (1) wherein Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, n and m are as defined in the claims, and mixtures thereof with the bis-copper complex of such a dye, for dyeing natural and synthetic material.

Abstract: Claimed are compounds of formula (I) where the substituents are each as defined in the claims, their preparation, their use as dyes and as a ingredients of an ink-jet printing ink and also substrates dyed with such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a colorant composition of the formula 1

Abstract: A light resistant colorant is obtained by coupling a dye or a pigment with a light resistant material. A light resistant colorant-containing composition has no additional light stabilizer. Therefore, side effects caused by the addition of a light stabilizer, such as precipitate generation, may be prevented. Furthermore, substrates to which the composition is applied preserve excellent light resistance for a long term.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molecule containing a first chromophore that exhibits a first absorption maximum above 700 nm and a second chromophore that exhibits a second absorption maximum different from the first absorption maximum, wherein the absorption of the first and second chromophores are substantially independent of each other. The molecule exhibits improved stability.

Abstract: Inks comprising a dye of formula (1) wherein X is hydroxy, unsubstituted or hydroxy-substituted C1-C4alkyl, vinyl or a radical —CH2—CH2—Z, wherein Z is a group removable under alkaline conditions or is C1-C24alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, which may further be interrupted in the alkyl moiety by oxygen; phenoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the phenyl ring; C1-C4alkylthio unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety; phenylthio unsubstituted or substituted in the phenyl ring; amino; N-mono- or N,N-di-C1-C24alkylamino unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety, which may further be interrupted in the alkyl moiety by oxygen or by a radical —NR1— in which R1 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or further substituted C1-C4alkyl; C10-C20terpeneamino; C5-C7cycloalkylamino unsubstituted or substituted in the cycloalkyl ring; phenyl- or naphthyl-amino or N—C1-C4alkyl-N-phenyl- or N—C1-C4alkyl-N-naphthyl-amino unsubstituted or su

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a water-soluble magenta dye; and (b) a dye of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3 are defined in the description.

Abstract: Metallized bisazo dyes of general formula (IX) or of general formula (X) wherein A, R1, R2, R3, M and Met are defined in the specification are excellent dyes for dying and printing cellulose containing materials and especially for the preparation of inks for ink jet printing.

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: Salts of ionic dyes with compounds which contain at least one ammonium, cycloammonium or immonium group and at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or carbonyl radical-substituted aromatic group or containing a piperazine or piperidine group or a heteroaromatic group selected from those of the triazine, pyrimidine, quinazoline, quinoxaline, phthalazine or phthalimidine series or which contain at least two carboxylic acid groups, at least one amino group and at least one carboxylic acid group or at least one sulfonic acid group and one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, monocyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic group are useful for dyeing synthetic materials, particularly synthetic polyamides in the mass. The obtained dyeings have exceptionally good wet fastness.

Abstract: Metal-azo dyes with excellent solubility in organic media are provided. The metal-containing dyes of the present invention have a nucleus of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents have the meaning given in the description. Dye-donor sheets comprising the above-mentioned dyes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are metal-azo and metal-azomethine materials which are useful as monometric dyes which may be mordanted by polymerization. The inventive dyes contain a central metal; an azo containing ligand; and a ligand having a free-radically polymerizable group (not directly attached to the azo or azomethine containing ligand) bound to the metal, and optionally, a monodentate or bidentate ligand which satisfy the coordination requirements of the central metal. Also disclosed are homopolymers and copolymers of the metal-azo or metal azomethine dyes.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein each of R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen, halo, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, --NHCOR.sub.8, --COX or --SO.sub.2 Z,wherein R.sub.8 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl,X is hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkoxy), substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkoxy), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexyl substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, amino or substituted amino, andZ is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.3 H, --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or a significance of X with the exception of C.sub.1-4 alkyl,with the proviso that 1 to 3 of R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are --SO.sub.2 Z or at least two of R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are --COOH,each R.sub.5 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy, chloro or cyano,R.sub.6 is halo, hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenoxy, amino or substituted amino, andeach R.sub.

Abstract: Preparation of diazo compounds by transfer of diazo groups to activated methylene compounds, characterized in that an azidoformamidinium salt is used as the diazo group transferring agent, and also preparation of azo compounds by this route.

Abstract: Compounds containing an aromatic ring portion fused with a tellurazolium or derivative tellurazole, tellurazoline (including tellurazolinylidene), or tellurazolinium ring portion are disclosed together with processes and intermediates for their preparation. With properly selected pendant groups these tellurazolium and derivatives compounds can be usefully employed as dyes, antifoggants or stabilizers, nucleating agents, latent image keeping addenda, or speed or contrast altering addenda in silver halide photographic systems.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, whereineach of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is independently --NR.sub.1 R.sub.2,whereinR.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-10 alkyl; C.sub.2-8 hydroxyalkyl; C.sub.2-8 dihydroxyalkyl the hydroxy groups of which are attached to different carbon atoms; C.sub.1-6 alkyl monosubstituted by halo, cyano, --OR.sub.3, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonyl, (C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy)carbonyl, sulfo or sulfato; phenyl; phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, acetamido and --SO.sub.2 --R.sub.4 ; phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl); phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) the phenyl group of which is substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, acetamido and --SO.sub.2 --R.sub.4 ; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups,whereinR.sub.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: Water-soluble metallized disazo compounds which, in the free acid form, are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 stand independently for chlorine or nitro, and X stands for phenyl which may be substituted with chlorine, methyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl or carboxyl, for use in dyeing.

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: A water-soluble dye, free from cellulose reactive groups, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.m (C.sub.b H.sub.2b O).sub.n H,R.sup.2 is H or --(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.m (C.sub.b H.sub.2b O).sub.n H, orR.sup.1 & R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom form a morpholine ringa & b are different and from 1 to 8m is from 1 to 10;n is from 0 to 9;q is 1/2 or 1p is 1 or 2L is a transition metal capable of complexing with a dyeM is H, ammonium, or a monovalent metal;B, D, F & E are H or substituents;X is NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --NR.sup.3 --Z--NR.sup.4 --, OR.sup.3, or the residue of a mono- or dis-azo chromophore comprising benzene, naphthalene or hetero-mono- or bi-cyclic diazo and coupling components, linked to the triazine nucleus through a primary or secondary amino linking group in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Transition metal complexes of the compounds of the formulae I and II ##STR1## in which A is an isocylic or heterocyclic aromatic radical, R is --H, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, R.sub.1 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, --NO.sub.2, --CONH.sub.2, --CONHR.sub.2 or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -N-alkylcarbamoyl, X is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd. andB is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, --NHCONH.sub.2, --NHCONH-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, --NHCONR.sub.2, --NHCSNH.sub.2, --NHCSR.sub.3, --NHC(NH)NH.sub.2, --NHR.sub.2, --NHCOR.sub.3, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sub.3 or a heterocyclic aromatic radical, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are phenyl or substituted phenyl, are suitable for pigmenting high-molecular organic material.

Abstract: Metal-free compounds of the formula, ##STR1## and 1:1 copper complexes of metallizable metal-free compounds of said formula and internal and external salts of metal-free compounds of said formula and of 1:1 copper complexes of metallizable metal-free compounds of said formula, whereineach Q is independently linear or branched C.sub.2-6 alkylene; linear or branched C.sub.2-6 alkylene interrupted by --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.4 --; linear or branched C.sub.3-6 alkylene monosubstituted or disubstituted by hydroxy or --*NHCO--CH.sub.2 --, wherein the * denotes the atom attached to the --NR.sub.4 -- radical,each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen, halo, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonylamino, --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, --CONR.sub.4 --C.sub.6 H.sub.5 or benzamido,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, (C.sub.1-4 alkyl)carbonylamino or --NHCONR.sub.3 R.sub.4,X is --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or --N.sup..sym. R.sub.7 R.sub.8 R.sub.9 An.sup..crclbar.

Abstract: Metal-free compounds of the formula ##STR1## and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, and salts of the metal-free compounds and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes, whereR is hydrogen, --SO.sub.3 H or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;R.sub.a is hydrogen or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, --OH, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or --SO.sub.3 H;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is halogen, --OH, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenyl, --NH.sub.2, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic amino group, a heterocyclic amino group containing 1 to 3 hereto atoms or a hydrazino group,R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; andR.sub.6 is an organic radical, are useful as cationic dyes for dyeing and printing fibers, threads and textile materials comprising, for example, a natural or regenerated cellulosic material such as cotton, a modified synthetic polyamide or polyester, and a homo- or co-polymer of acrylonitrile or 1,1-dicyanoethylene, bast fibers such as hemp and particularly paper and leather.

Abstract: A water-soluble dye, free from cellulose reactive groups, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.m (C.sub.b H.sub.2b O).sub.n H,R.sup.2 is H or --(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.m (C.sub.b H.sub.2b O).sub.n H, orR.sup.1 & R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom form a morpholine ringa & b are different and from 1 to 8m is from 1 to 10;n is from 0 to 9;q is 1/2 or 1p is 1 or 2L is a transition metal capable of complexing with a dyeM is H, ammonium, or a monovalent metal;Q is H or SO.sub.3 MT is H or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;D is a substituted azo group;B, E & F are H or substituents;X is NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --NR.sup.3 --Z--NR.sup.4 --, Or.sup.3, or the residue of a mono- or bis-azo chromophore comprising benzene, naphthalene or mono- or bi- cyclic heteroaryl diazo and coupling components, linked to the triazine nucleus through a primary or secondary amine linking group, wherein R.sup.3 & R.sup.

Abstract: High molecular weight organic material is effectively colored by the incorporation therein of a copper or nickel complex of the ligand compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic moiety, R is H, halogen, lower alkyl or alkoxy, R.sub.1 is H, lower alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, and B is H, lower alkyl, ureido or substituted ureido, guanidino, anilino, benzamido or a heterocyclic aromatic moiety.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where A is a radical of a coupling or diazo component which, if necessary after conversion, is capable of complex formation, Ar is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heterocyclic radical, D is a radical of a diazo component and Me is a Co.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+, Zn.sup.2+, Mn.sup.2+ or Ni.sup.2+ ion, and the ring B can be further substituted, are very useful for dyeing cellulose fibers, polyesters and blends of cellulose fibers and polyesters.The present dyes are lightfast and fast to washing and to solvents.

Abstract: Azo dyes of the formula ##STR1## and external salts thereof, wherein F is the residue of a monoazo or disazo compound in 1:1 metal complex form or of a trisazo, disazoazoxy or tetrakisazo compound in metal-free or 1:1 metal complex form,each X is independently --NR.sub.2 --Q--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 or --NR.sub.2 --Q--N.sup..sym. R.sub.5 R.sub.6 R.sub.7,whereinQ is linear or branched C.sub.2-6 alkylene or --NH--CO--CH.sub.2 --,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen; C.sub.1-6 alkyl; C.sub.2-6 alkyl monosubstituted by cyano or hydroxy in the 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-position; phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl); phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl) having, on the phenyl ring, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from chloro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.

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: 1,2,4-Triazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, or unsubstituted or substituted aryl, heteroaryl or arylalkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or, independently of R.sup.1, has one of the meanings given for R.sup.1,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen, halogen, nitro or lower alkyl andZ is hydroxyl or a --O.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym. radical, where M.sup..sym. is one equivalent of a metal cation or is an unsubstituted or substituted ammonium ion,their preparation, and fungicides containing these compounds.