Abstract: Azo compounds corresponding to the general formula (1) ##STR1## in which m represents the number 1 or 2, the cyano groups being attached to D in the ortho-position relative to the azo group,n denotes the number 1 or 2,Y is the vinyl group or a .beta.-sulfatoethyl group,D denotes a radical of a diazo component of the benzene or naphthalene series which is optionally additionally substituted, but is otherwise free from anionic groups, andK denotes a radical of a coupling component which is optionally additionally substituted, but is otherwise free from anionic groups.The compounds have valuable fiber-reactive dyestuff properties and are suitable for dyeing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials, in particular fiber materials, such as, for example, cellulose, wool, synthetic polyamide and polyester.

Abstract: 4-Alkyl-2-trifluoromethylanilines, in particular the 4-isopropyl derivative, are starting materials for preparing valuable azo dyestuffs. While the nonionic dyestuff types can preferably be used in transfer printing synthetic hydrophobic fibre materials, the sulpho-containing dyestuffs--in particular those based on "gamma acid"--are suitable for dyeing polyamides.