Abstract: Electrowetting apparatus including a compound comprising a plurality of colorant moieties and a linker. The plurality of colorant moieties includes a first colorant moiety having a first net dipole and a second colorant moiety having a second net dipole, wherein the plurality of colorant moieties are linked by and disposed around the linker so that the first net dipole and the second net dipole at least partially cancel each other.

Abstract: A polarization film, including a polymer resin, and a dichroic dye dispersed in the polymer resin and represented by the following Chemical Formula 1: wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, Ar, R1 to R4 are the same as those defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: An azo compound having the following formula (I): A(E)n??(I) wherein A represents a residue of an azo compound, bonded with n pieces of E group through one or more heteroatom being N or O and forming a part of the residue A; E independently represents a hydrogen atom or —C(?O)—O—R1 wherein R1 represents a substituted or an unsubstituted alkyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or an aralkyl group; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Azo compounds represented by formula (1) (In the formula, R1 represents a lower alkoxy group with a sulfone group. R2-R5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group or lower alkoxy group. X is an optionally substituted amino group, optionally substituted benzoylamino group, optionally substituted phenylamino group, optionally substituted phenyl azo group or optionally substituted naphthotriazole group. m represents 1 or 2 and n represents 0 or 1.) and salts thereof.

Abstract: An azo compound having the following formula (I): A(E)n??(I) wherein A represents a residue of an azo compound, bonded with n pieces of E group through one or more heteroatom being N or O and forming a part of the residue A; E independently represents a hydrogen atom or —C(?O)—O—R1 wherein R1 represents a substituted or an unsubstituted alkyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or an aralkyl group; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: An azo compound having the following formula (I): A(E)n??(I) wherein A represents a residue of an azo compound, bonded with n pieces of E group through one or more heteroatom being N or O and forming a part of the residue A; E independently represents a hydrogen atom or —C(?O)—O—R1 wherein R1 represents a substituted or an unsubstituted alkyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or an aralkyl group; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Azo compounds represented by formula (1) (In the formula, R1 represents a lower alkoxy group with a sulfone group. R2-R5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group or lower alkoxy group. X is an optionally substituted amino group, optionally substituted benzoylamino group, optionally substituted phenylamino group, optionally substituted phenyl azo group or optionally substituted naphthotriazole group. m represents 1 or 2 and n represents 0 or 1.) and salts thereof.

Abstract: An azo compound having the following formula (I): A(E)n ??(I) wherein A represents a residue of an azo compound, bonded with n pieces of E group through one or more heteroatom being N or O and forming a part of the residue A; E independently represents a hydrogen atom or —C(?O)—O—R1 wherein R1 represents a substituted or an unsubstituted alkyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or an aralkyl group; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: A lightfast colorant and a lightfast ink composition including the lightfast colorant utilize a lightfast colorant that is derived by covalently binding a cinnamate derivative and a conventional colorant. The lightfast colorant improves storage stability as well as lightfastness when added to an ink composition.

Abstract: A lightfast colorant and a lightfast ink composition include a lightfast colorant that is derived by covalently binding a benzophenone derivative and a conventional colorant and that imparts effective lightfastness and long-term storage stability to an ink composition that is prepared with the same.

Abstract: A polyazo compound or salt thereof of the following formula (I): wherein, A represents a naphthyl having 1 to 3 sulfos or a phenyl having 1 to 2 hydrophilic groups selected from sulfo and carboxyl and optionally having a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, B represents —NHCO— or —N═N—, n represents 0 or 1, R1 to R6 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, R7 represents hydrogen or sulfo, D represents —N═N— when B is —N═N— and represents —NHCO—, —N═N— or —NH— when E is —NHCO—, and E represents a phenyl optionally having 1 to 3 groups selected from hydroxyl, amino, nitro, sulfo, carboxyl, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy; and a dye-based polarization film which manifests high polarization ability, is excellent in durability and light resistant to exposure for a long period of time and is obtainable by adding the above polyazo compound or salt thereof; are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel condensed azo compounds using bisamide compounds of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-dicarboxylic acid, amide, or ester as the couplers, which have excellent properties such as excellent water resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance, and heat resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides novel bisazo compounds which is obtained by coupling two molecules of a 2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-dicarboxylic acid derivative and a compound having two diazo groups in its molecule, as well as a process for producing the same. The present compounds are superior in resistance to water, chemical agents, solvents, heat and the like.

Abstract: An organic photoconductive material is represented by the following general formula [1]:A.sub.1 --N.dbd.N--B--N.dbd.N--A.sub.2 [1],wherein B is a divalent organic group bonded to nitrogen atoms forming azo groups, A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are groups different from each other, A.sub.1 is represented by the following general formula [A1]: ##STR1## wherein X is an atomic group which is necessary for forming an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an aromatic hetero-ring by condensation with the benzene ring, Y is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen atom, m is an integer of 1 to 4, R is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group or an aromatic hetero-ring group and n is 1 or 2, and A.sub.2 is a group represented by one of the following general formulae [A2] and [A3]: ##STR2## wherein a.sub.1 is a group selected from R, --N.dbd.CH--R and ##STR3## R, X, Y, m and n are the same as those in the general formula [A1] and p is 0 or 1.

Abstract: An organic photoconductive material is represented by the following general formula [1]:A.sub.1 -N.dbd.N-B-N.dbd.N-A.sub.2 [1],wherein B is a divalent organic group bonded to nitrogen atoms forming azo groups, A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are groups different from each other, A.sub.1 is represented by the following general formula [A1]: ##STR1## wherein X is an atomic group which is necessary for forming an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an aromatic hetero-ring by condensation with the benzene ring, Y is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen atom, m is an integer of 1 to 4, R is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group or an aromatic hetero-ring group and n is 1 or 2, and A.sub.2 is a group represented by one of the following general formulae [A2] and [A3]: ##STR2## wherein a.sub.1 is a group selected from R, -N.dbd.CH-R and ##STR3## R, X, Y, m and n are the same as those in the general formula [A1] and p is 0 or 1.

Abstract: An ink comprising: water, a water soluble organic solvent, and a colorant represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q1 is a substituted phenyl group; Q2 is a substituted or unsubstituted p-phenylene or a substituted or unsubstituted 1,4-naphtylene group; Q3 is a substituted phenyl group; M is an alkali metal, ammonium or an organic ammonium; and n is 0 or 1, and wherein said colorant has at least a sulfone group and a carboxyl group and the number of said sulfone groups is not greater than the number of said carboxyl groups. Such an ink may be used for an ink jet recording.

Abstract: A alkali-soluble dye for a waterfast ink having structural formula as follows: ##STR1## and an ink containing the dye dissolved in water. Printing from the ink is insoluble below pH 6.0; is an intense black at low concentration; and remains black on acid papers. The aqueous inks are stable and exhibit good printhead nozzle maintenance.

Abstract: A trisazo compound represented by the following formula in the free acid form: ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.1 and Q.sub.2 independently of one another are each unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl group and l represents 0 or 1, which is useful for dyeing fiber, paper, leather and the like having hydroxy or amido group in black color, and for use in an ink used in ink jet and the like.

Abstract: Provided is an ink comprising a recording agent and a liquid medium for dissolution or dispersion thereof, the recording agent being a compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a radical selected from the group of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, --COOM, and --SO.sub.3 M; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are respectively a radical selected from the group of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, amino, --NHCOCH.sub.3, --SO.sub.3 M, and --COOM; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are respectively a radical selected from the group of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, --NHCOCH.sub.3, --SO.sub.3 M, and COOM; A is ##STR2## R.sup.6 is a radical selected from the group of acetyl, benzoyl, --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.3, phenyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by --COOM or methyl, and ##STR3## R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are respectively a radical selected from the group of hydrogen, hydroxyl, and --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OH; R.sup.9 and R.sup.

Abstract: Provided is an ink comprising at least water, a water-soluble organic solvent, and a dye, the dye comprising a compound represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are respectively hydrogen or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, OCH.sub.3, NH.sub.2, NHCONH.sub.2, or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.6 is hydrogen or NH.sub.2 ; R.sub.7 is hydrogen, CH.sub.3, or OCH.sub.3 ; R.sub.8 is hydrogen, COOM, or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.5 is hydrogen and R.sub.8 is COOM when both of R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 are respectively NH.sub.2 ; M is an alkali metal, ammonium, or organic ammonium; and m is 0 or 1, or a compound represented by the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, CH.sub.3, COOM, or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, CH.sub.3, or COOM; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, chlorine, COOM, or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, OCH.sub.3, NH.sub.2, NHCONH.sub.2, or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or SO.sub.3 M; R.sub.6 is hydrogen or NH.sub.2 ; R.sub.

Abstract: Provided is an ink containing a recording agent and a liquid medium for dissolution or dispersion thereof, said ink comprising, as the recording agent, a compound represented by the general formula (A) ##STR1## where n is 0 or 1; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are respectively a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, hydroxy, amino, acetylamino, and sulfonic acid; and M is an alkali metal, ammonium, or an organic ammonium.

Abstract: A method of dyeing paper utilizing dyes suitable for dyeing paper in blue shades having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, --OH, --OR.sup.1 , --NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.1, --NHCOR.sup.1, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --NHCONH.sub.2 or --NHCONHR.sup.1, in which R.sup.1 is unsubstituted alkyl or alkyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxy-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylcarbamoyl, in each instance the phenyl moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or phenoxy, R.sup.1 is also unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl or phenyl or naphthyl which is substituted by sulfo, carboxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylcarbonylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonylamino;X, each independently of the other, is hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl or alkoxy or alkyl or alkoxy which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxy-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrophotographic photoconductive material excellent in sensitivity and durability which comprises an electroconductive substrate and, provided thereon, a photosensitive layer containing a trisazo pigment represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R's, which may be the same or different, represent each a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, alkoxyl group, or nitrile group; n is an integer of 1 or 2; and A represents ##STR2## wherein Z represents a group of atoms necessary to complete a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbon ring or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hetero-ring; X represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or a group of atoms necessary to complete a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbon ring, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hetero ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted hetero ring; m is 0 or 1; B represents a group of atoms necessary to complete a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbon ring, a subst

Abstract: Trisazo/azoxy dyestuff mixtures which in the form of free acid correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes H or optionally substituted alkyl,X and Y denote H, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, hydroxyl, alkylsulphonyl, optionally mono- or di-alkyl-substituted sulphamyl, carboxyl and carboxyalkoxy andK denotes the radical of a coupling component,are outstandingly suitable for dyeing fibre materials containing hydroxyl groups and fibre materials containing amide groups, such as cotton, natural and synthetic polyamide, paper and leather. They give dyeings having good build-up capacity and good combinability.