Abstract: There are described phthalocyanine derivates, the pharmaceutical compositions and the medical devices that contain them, possibly in combination with chelating agents, such as EDTA, useful for treating, by means of photodynamic therapy, diseases characterised by cellular hyperproliferation, microbial infections caused by Gram? bacteria, Gram+ bacteria and fungi, and for treating various types of infected and non-infected ulcers.

Abstract: Azaphthalocyanine compounds of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: MAzPc represents a azaphthalocyanine nucleus of formula (A): M is 2H, Cu or Ni; each P is independently CH or N; R1, R2 are independently H or optionally substituted alkyl; R3 is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; y is greater than 0 and less than 4; z is greater than 0 and less than 4; and the sum of y+z is in the range of from 1 to 4; 15 provided that at least one P is N in any one of the four component rings of the azaphthalocyanine nucleus. Also compositions, inks, printing processes, printed materials and ink-jet cartridges.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of photovoltaic devices and particularly to the organic photovoltaic layer. More specifically, the organic photovoltaic layer comprises at least one organic compound of the general structural formula where Het1 and Het2 are predominantly planar polycyclic molecular systems; A is a bridging group providing a lateral bond of the molecular systems; and X is a counterion from a list comprising H+, Li+, Na+, K+, NH4+, Ba++, Zn++, Sr++, Ca++, Mg++, and any combination thereof. The photovoltaic layer is formed of column-like or planar supramolecules, it has absorption of electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm, and the molecular system Het1, the bridging group A, and the molecular system Het2 form a donor-bridge-acceptor system providing dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porphyrazine coloring matter or a salt thereof represented by the following formula (1) [wherein, the rings of A to D are each independently a benzene ring or a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring, E is alkylene, X is a sulfo-substituted anilino group or the like which may further have a substituent, R1 is a C1-C6 alkyl group, b is 0.00 or more and less than 3.90 as an average value, c is 0.10 or more and less than 4.00 as an average value, and the sum of b and c is 1.00 or more and less than 4.00 as an average value]. The ink composition containing the porphyrazine coloring matter of the present invention has a good hue as a cyan ink, is excellent in various fastness properties, particularly in ozone fastness, allows a high print density, has properties hardly causing bronze phenomenon, and can provide a porphyrazine coloring matter suitable for inkjet recording and an ink composition containing this.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porphyrazine coloring matter or a salt thereof represented by the following formula (1): [wherein, the rings A to D are independently a benzene ring or a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring, the number of the nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring is more than 0.00 and less than 1.00 as an average value, the rest are benzene rings, E is alkylene, X and Y are a sulfo-substituted anilino group and the like, b is 0.00 or more and less than 3.90 as an average value, c is 0.10 or more and less than 4.00 as an average value, and the sum of b and c is more than 3.00 and less than 4.00 as an average value].

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porphyrazine coloring matter represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof (wherein, the rings A to D are each independently a benzene ring or a 6-membered ring nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring, the number of said heteroaromatic rings is more than 0 and less than 1, E is alkylene, X is an anilino group or the like having at least one sulfo group or the like as a substituent, Y is a substituted monoalkylamino group or the like, b is 0 to 3, c is 0.1 to 3, and the sum of b and c is more than 3 and less than 4). By the present invention, a copper porphyrazine coloring matter suitable for inkjet recording which has a good hue as an cyan ink, is excellent in light fastness, ozone fastness and moisture fastness and does not cause bronze phenomenon can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porphyrazine coloring matter represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein, the rings A, B, C and D shown by broken lines each independently represent a 6-membered ring having aromaticity, at least 1.0 of said rings A to D is a benzene ring and at least 0.5 of them is a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring, when shown as an average value; E represents an alkylene group; X and Y are each independently an anilino group having 1 to 3 carboxy groups; and b is 0 to 3.4, c is 0.1 to 3.5, and the sum of b and c is 1.0 to 3.5, when shown as an average value. The present invention can provide a porphyrazine coloring matter suitable for inkjet recording, which has characteristics of having a good hue as cyan ink, excellent fastnesses, in particular, extremely excellent water fastness when printed on plain paper, and high solubility in water or a water-soluble organic solvent.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is 2H, Si, a metal, an oxymetal group, a hydroxymetal group or a halometal group; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; R1 is optionally substituted alkyl other than methyl: R2 is H, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; R3 is H, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; R4 is a group comprising a heterocycle and an ionisable group; L is a direct bond or a divalent linking group; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; and z is 0.1 to 3.8. Also compositions, inks, printed material and in-jet processes and cartridges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porphyrazine coloring matter represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof; wherein, each of the rings A to D independently represents a benzene ring or a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring, at least one or more thereof is a benzene ring, at least one of the rest is a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring, E represents alkylene, X is an anilino group having a substituent and the like, Y represents an amino group; a hydroxy group; a mono- or di-alkylamino group or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group which may have a substituent, excepting for the combination in which Y is an amino group or a hydroxy group and X is a substituted anilino group, b is 0 to 2.9, c is 0.1 to 3, and the sum of b and c is 1 to 3.

Abstract: A method of producing a metal phthalocyanine compound, which contains: conducting a reaction between at least two compounds selected from among Compounds A to F of formula (I), and a metal compound, in a buffer solution of an organic base or an inorganic base and an acid, in the presence of a dehydrating agent: wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a substituent; l is an integer of 0 to 4; a plurality of Rs may be the same or different from each other when l is 2 to 4; and G is a group of atoms necessary for forming at least one of a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring and a 5- or 6-membered hetero ring.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for the rapid and accurate detection of growth and metabolism of a cellular microorganism in a population of microorganisms in a non-liquid, culture medium. Further provided is a gelled culture medium containing a non-toxic, water-soluble, phosphorescent compound which measures oxygen content (partial pressure) of an microorganism also contained therein, by oxygen-dependent quenching of phosphorescence; or the gel contains a fluorescent pH indicator that demonstrates growth of the microorganism by pH-dependent intensity change or wavelength shift in the emission spectrum. Further provided is a system and method for killing undesirable microorganisms or colonies in the culture medium without harming the surrounding microorganisms.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine dye of formula (I) is provided: wherein: M is a metal group or is absent; n is 1 or 2; X is selected from —CHR3—, —NR3—, —O— or —S—; R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, carboxy, carboxy-C1-8 alkyl, hydroxyl, hydroxy-C1-8 alkyl; or R1 and R2, or R2 and R3 together are joined to form a C4-12 aryl or C3-12 heteroaryl group, optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituent groups, the or each substituent group being independently selected from C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkoxy, phenyl-C1-8 alkyl, phenyl-C1-8 alkoxy, —(OCH2CH2)dORd, cyano, halogen, amino, hydroxyl, thiol, —SRv, —NRuRv, nitro, phenyl, phenoxy, —CO2Rv, —C(O)Rv, —OCORv, —SO2Rv, OSO2Rv, —NHC(O)Rv, —CONRuRv, —CONRuRv, sulfonic acid, sulfonic acid salt and sulfonamide; d is an integer from 2 to 5000; Rd is H, C1-8 alkyl or C(O)C1-8 alkyl and Ru and Rv are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-12 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-8 alkyl.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing chlorides of phthalocyanine derivatives comprising at least a quaternary ammonium group, products useful as photosensitising agents in photodynamic therapy.

Abstract: A naphthalocyanine dye of formula (I) is provided: wherein M is a metal group or is absent; R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen or C1-12 alkoxy; X is selected from O, S or —NH—; Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, Ar4, Ar5, Ar6, Ar7 and Ar8 are selected from phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, furanyl, pyrollyl, thiophenyl, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, Ar4, Ar5, Ar6, Ar7 and Ar8 being optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 groups, the or each group being independently selected from C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkoxy, C1-12 arylalkyl, C1-12 arylalkoxy, —(OCH2CH2)dORd, cyano, halogen, amino, hydroxyl, thiol, —SRv, —NRuRv, nitro, phenyl, phenoxy, —CO2Rv, —C(O)Rv, —OCORv, —SO2Rv, —OSO2Rv, —NHC(O)Rv, —CONRuRv, —CONRuRv, sulfonic acid, sulfonic acid salt and sulfonamide; d is an integer from 2 to 5000; Rd is H, C1-8 alkyl or C(O)C1-8 alkyl; and Ru and Rv are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-12 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-8 alkyl.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine analogues having an active group able to link the phthalocyanine t carriers molecules and phthalocyanine to carriers molecules and phthalocyanine analogues as phthalocyanine-carrier conjugates showing enhanced photodynamic properties, red shifted absorption characteristic, all useful for photodynamic therapy, are described. Photosensitizers themselves or the photosensitizers-carriers conjugates are useful compounds either for treatment of various infectious diseases, the in vivo eradication of micro-organisms as well as diseases characterized by cellular hyperproliferation, in particular tumours psoriasis, actinic keratosis, atheromas, endoarterial hyperplasia and prostate hyperplasia. The above compounds can be also useful for blood and blood derivatives sterilization and in vivo/vitro diagnostics.

Abstract: An ink containing a phthalocyanine compound represented by the formula (I): wherein X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, A1 to A4, and M are defined herein.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine analogues having an active able to link the phthalocyanine t carriers molecules and phthalocyanine analogues as phthalocyanine-carrier conjugates showing enhanced photodynamic properties, red shifted absorption characteristic, all useful for photodynamic therapy, are described. Photosensitizers themselves or the photosensitizers-carriers conjugates are useful compounds either for treatment of various infectious diseases, the in vivo eradication of micro-organisms as well as diseases characterized by cellular hyperproliferation, in particular tumours psoriasis, actinic keratosis, atheromas, endoarterial hyperplasia and prostate hyperplasia. The above compounds can be also useful for blood and blood derivatives sterilization and in vivo/vitro diagnostics.

Abstract: The novel phthalocyanine cyan dye of the formula (I) in which M represents an ion of a metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Fe, Co, Mg, Mn, Sn and Ni, X represents a linear compound having 6-10 atoms in length containing C, O, and/or N, R1 represents pyridine, imidazole, sulfide, thiol, phenol, benzene, benzaldehyde, pyrimidine, pyrizine, triazine, thiazole, oxazole, pyridone, pyrone, pyrole, thiophene, furan, pyran, dioxane, and morpholine, and derivatives thereof, R2 represents an atom or chemical group that imparts water solubility to the phthalocyanine cyan dye, and y and z each independently represent an integer of 1 to 3 satisfying the relation of 2≦y+z≦4. Ink formulations containing at least one dye of the formula (I) and methods for ink jet printing with inks containing the phthalocyanine cyan dyes of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is directed tometal-phthalocyanines of general formula (I) to the corresponding conjugates, the processes for their preparation and use in the photodynamic therapy of microbial infections (viral, bacterial and mycotic), tumor, pre-cancerous and proliferative pathologies and/or in the diagnosis, as well as for blood and blood derivatives sterilization.

Abstract: The novel phthalocyanine cyan dye of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula V 1

Abstract: Dye labeled imidazonaphthyridine, imidazopyridine and imidazoquinoline compounds having immune response modulating activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful, inter alia, for determining the binding and/or receptor sites of the molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula V wherein M is selected from: a metal atom; a metal compound; 2H whereby one H is bonded to each of the two nitrogen atoms depicted as being bonded to M (positions 29 and 31 shown) R3 is H or methyl; R1 and R4 are independently selected from: H, C1 to C4 alkyl, C2 to C4 alkenyl, methoxy, butoxy, propoxy, NH2, NH—(C1 to C4 alkyl), N—(C1 to C4 alkyl)2, S—(C1 to C4 alkyl); R8 to R25 are the same or different and are independently selected from: C1 to C32 alkyl; C2 to C32 alkenyl; X—O—Y; X—phenyl, X2COOX1, X2CONR1R11, H; halide; wherein: X and X2 are independently selected from: a chemical bond, —(CH2)n— wherein n is an integer from 1 to 32, —(CH2)a—CH═CH(CH2)b where a and b are independently selected from integers 0-32 and a+b totals 32; X1 and Y are independently selected from: C1 to C32 alkyl, C2 to C32 alkenyl, and H; R1 and R11 are independently selected from: H; C1 to C32 alkyl, C2 to C

Abstract: Phthalocyanines of the formula where Me is twice hydrogen, twice lithium, magnesium, zinc, copper, nickel, VO, TiO, AlCl, AlOH, AlOCOCH3, AlOCOCF3, SiCl2 or Si(OH)2, at least four of the radicals R1 to R16 are each independently of the others a five- or six-membered saturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical which is bonded to the phthalocyanine structure via a ring nitrogen atom and which can additionally contain further hetero atoms, and any remaining radicals R1 to R16 are each hydrogen, halogen, hydroxysulfonyl or C1-C4-dialkylsulfamoyl, subject to the proviso that tetrakispiperidinylphthalocyanine shall be excluded, and heterocyclyl-substituted phthalocyanines are useful for marking liquids, in particular mineral oils.

Abstract: A mixture is made of a plurality of different titanyltetraazaporphyrin compounds, each of which is represented by formula (1): 1

Abstract: Phthalocyanine compounds of Formula (1) have utility as colorants in inks for ink-jet printing, where Formula (1) represents: which includes all IJP-effective forms of such compounds; and in which: M represents a metal or H; A represents C1 4alkylene; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of Formula (2): D represents NR4R5 or SC1-4alkyleneSO3H; R1, R2 and R3each independently represents H or C1-4-alkyl; R4 represents H,; or C1-4-alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy; R5 represents C1-4alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy and/or morpholino; or R4 and R5 together with the N atom to which they are attached form a morpholino ring; and x+y+z represents an average of from 3 to 4.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for growth detection and identification of microorganisms in a culture medium comprising providing a culture medium comprising a solubilized oxygen-quenchable phosphorescent compound, inoculating said culture medium with a substrate suspected of being associated with one or more microorganism, and detecting microorganism growth and identifying said microorganism by causing said phosphorescent compound to phosphoresce and observing quenching of oxygen in said culture of said compound.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine compounds of Formula (1) have utility as colorants in inks for ink-jet printing, where Formula (1) represents: ##STR1## in which: M represents a metal or H;Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus; andR.sup.1 represents H or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sup.3 ; R.sup.2 represents(CH.sub.2).sub.n R.sup.3 ; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a 5 or 6-membered ring; where:n is independently an integer from 1 to 30; andR.sup.3 is independently a group selected from hydroxy, sulpho, cyano, --SR.sup.4, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 and --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ; where:R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent H, C.sub.1-30 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from hydroxy, mercapto, sulpho, carboxy, cyano and --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 ;v is the valence of Pc divided by the valence of M;x is from 1.2 to 3.8;y is from 0.1 to 2.7;z is from 0.1 to 2.7; andx, y and z satisfy 2.ltoreq.x+y+z.ltoreq.4.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine compounds are disclosed having a structure according to formula I as shown below: ##STR1##

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) and salts thereof, wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen; Pc is phthalocyanine nucleus; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, W.sup.1 and W.sup.2 are each independently H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl; R.sup.3 is an aminoalkyl group; L is a divalent organic linking group; x, y and t are each independently 0.5 to 2.5; and (x+y+t) is from 3 to 4. A process for making the compounds of formula (1). The compounds of formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which are used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.

Abstract: Compounds of formulaA(B).sub.x, (I),wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4,A is the radical of a chromophore of the quinacridone, anthraquinone, perylene, indigo, quinophthalone, isoindolinone, isoindoline, dioxazine, phthalocyanine or azo series, which radical contains x N-atoms attached to B, preferably with at least one directly adjacent or conjugated carbonyl group,B is a group of formula ##STR1## and, if x is 2, 3 or 4, may also be one, two or three hydrogen atoms. The symbols Q, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X, Y, Z, m and n, are as defined in claim 1.These carbamate group-containing soluble chromophores are distinguished by outstanding solid state fluorescence in the UV range as well as the by ease with which they can be converted to the corresponding pigments in the substrate in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: The present invention refers to zinc-phthalocyanines of general formula (I) ##STR1## to processes for their preparation and to their use as phototherapeutic and photodiagnostic agents as free molecules and as conjugates with macromolecular carrier molecules.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen;Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus;each R.sup.1,W.sup.1 and W.sup.2 independently is H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl;each L.sup.1 independently is a divalent organic linking group;Z is an optionally substituted piperazinyl group;q is 1 or 2;x,y and t each independently have a value of 0.5 to 2.5; and(x+y+t)is 3 to 4.A process for making the compounds of Formula (1). The compounds of Formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which are used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.

Abstract: Compounds of formulaA(B).sub.x, (I),wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4,A is the radical of a chromophore of the quinacridone, anthraquinone, perylene, indigo, quinophthalone, isoindolinone, isoindoline, dioxazine, phthalocyanine or azo series, which radical contains x N-atoms attached to B, preferably with at least one directly adjacent or conjugated carbonyl group,B is a group of formula ##STR1## and, if x is 2, 3 or 4, may also be one, two or three hydrogen atoms. The symbols Q, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X, Y, Z, m and n, are as defined in claim 1.These carbamate group-containing soluble chromophores are distinguished by outstanding solid state fluorescence in the UV range as well as the by ease with which they can be converted to the corresponding pigments in the substrate in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: Novel aluminum phthalocyanine reactive dyestuffs of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which x is Cl or OH;Z is vinyl or a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --Y, in which Y is a substituent which can be eliminated under alkaline conditions,c is a number from 0.5 to 4;M is a hydrogen, an alkali metal or a substituted or unsubstituted ammonium ion; andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl which is substituted by one or two radicals of the formulae OH, SO.sub.3 M or OSO.sub.

Abstract: The use of substituted phthalocyanines for the generation of singlet oxygen in which at least one of the peripheral carbon atoms in the 1-16 positions of the phthalocyanine nucleus (M.sub.k Pc) of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: M is selected from H, metal, halometal, oxymetal and hydroxymetal; andk is the inverse of 1/2 of the valency of M; is linked via an oxygen atom to an aromatic radical and the remaining peripheral carbon atoms are unsubstituted or substituted by any combination of atoms or groups and sulphonated derivatives thereof provided that the phthalocyanine absorbs electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength from 650 nm to 800 nm.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulaA(B).sub.x (I),wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4,A is the radical of a chromophore of the phthalocyanine series, which radical contains x B groups attached to N-atoms, preferably with at least one directly adjacent to or conjugated with a carbonyl group,B is a group of the formula ##STR1## and, if x is 2,3 or 4, may also be one, two or three hydrogen atoms, wherein the symbols Q, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Y, Z, m and n, are as defined in the disclosureThese carbamate group-containing soluble chromophores are distinguished by outstanding solid state fluorescence in the UV range as well as the by ease with which they can be converted to the corresponding pigments in the substrate in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: Dyes suitable for use in the fabrication of color filters are described which contain one or more photopolymerizable substituents preferably represented by the following formula:D--(A--Yn.sup.1)n.sup.2 (1)where D represents a chromphoric nucleus, A denotes a connecting group, Y means the photopolymerizable group, .sub.n.sup.1 is 1-10,000, and .sub.n.sup.2 stands for an integer of 1-10. Also described are photosensitive resist resin compositions containing the dyes as well as color filters fabricated by curing the photosensitive resist resin compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where the A radicals are, independently of one another, ##STR2## where the rings B and C can also, independently of one another, be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, nitro, hydroxysulfonyl, benzoyl or a fused-on benzo ring,R is hydrogen or methyl, and the two hydrogen atoms on the nitrogens Can be replaced by copper, nickel, vanadyl, magnesium, AlCl or zinc,are suitable as IR-absorbers.

Abstract: Phthalocyanines of the formula ##STR1## in which Z is a fiber-reactive radical and the other substituents and indices have the meaning given in the description, have improved use properties.

Abstract: Provided are new compounds useful as near infrared fluorophoric markers. In the practice of this invention a method is also provided for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. The new compounds are phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine derivatives which are covalently bonded to substituted silicon and aluminum compounds. The methods, compositions, and compounds described herein thus provide a total system useful for marking, for identification purposes, the various classes of thermoplastic wastes, so that they can be identified, sorted, and subsequently recycled.

Abstract: The compounds of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents chlorine or hydroxylPc represents a phthalocyanine radicalR.sub.1 may be alkyl and R.sub.2 may be alkyl ammoniumare excellently suitable for dyeing of plastic materials, paper and inks for ball point pens.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: M.sub.k PC iS a phthalocyanine nucleus of Formula (2): ##STR2## M is a metal atom, a chloro-metal group, and oxy-metal group or hydrogen; k is inverse of 1/2 valency of M;R and R.sup.1 each independently is an organic radical;R.sup.2 is H or optionally substituted alkyl;a is an average value from 15 to 8;b is an average value from 1 to 8; anda+b is from 15 to 16; and sulphonated derivatives thereof and process for their preparation.The phthalocyanines of the present invention are useful for absorbing electro-magnetic radiation from for example a laser source and may be used in a coating for optical data storage disks, or in security applications such as printing banknotes or checks, or in the preparation of lithographic printing plates or in washing powders to assist in bleaching.

Abstract: A process for the production of a copper phthalocyanine pigment composition from 70 to 99% by weight of a crude copper phthalocyanine and 30 to 1% by weight of a phthalocyanine derivative,the crude copper phthalocyanine being converted to a pigment without a large amount of energy and the treatment of exhaust water,the copper phthalocyanine pigment composition having excellent fluidity, tinting strength and stability with time when used in a coating composition or a printing ink,the copper phthalocyanine pigment composition showing almost no "strike-through" when used for gravure printing on low-quality paper,the process comprising dry milling the entirety of the crude copper phthalocyanine and the phthalocyanine derivative in an amount of 0.5 to 10% by weight of a final composition in the absence of a milling auxiliary until the content of an .alpha.

Abstract: A water-soluble dye which contains a group of Formula (1): ##STR1## The dyes of Formula (1) can be used to dye materials including natural and artificial textile materials such as wool, silk, polymides and modified polyacrylonitrile fibers.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical element comprising a tetraazaporphyrin compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## This nonlinear optical element is excellent in that it is improved over low switching speed of the conventional inorganic materials and over small nonlinearity and poor chemical and physical stability and workability of the conventional organic materials.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine dyes, in particular copper phthalocyanine and nickel phthalocyanine dyes which contain one or more groups of the formula given and defined below ##STR1## or one or more carboxy groups or both groups and which furthermore can contain one or more sulfo groups, customary sulfonamide groups and/or groups of the formula given and defined below ##STR2## dye hydroxy- and/or carboxamide-containing materials, in particular fiber materials, such as cellulose fiber materials, wool and polyamide fibers, in fast, predominantly green hues of high color strength.

Abstract: Special tetraazaporphins containing Si, Ge or Sn as the central metal are useful for forming a recording layer in an optical recording medium.

Abstract: Solid dyestuff preparations of reactive phthalocyanine dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents have the meaning given in the description, have improved solubility in water if they contain 5 to 15% by weight of an acid-binding agent.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound of the formula:(R--X--).sub.m Pc(--Y--R.sup.1 --Z--).sub.n (--SO.sub.3 M).sub.p IwhereinPc is a phthalocyanine nucleus (Pc);eachR independently is a monovalent aromatic radical linked to a peripheral carbon atom of the Pc nucleus through X;X selected from S, Se and Te;m is 4 to 16;eachR.sup.1 independently is a divalent aromatic radical linked to two adjacent peripheral carbon atoms of the Pc nucleus through Y and Z;Y is selected from S, NT, Se and Te;Z is selected from S, Se, Te, NT and O;T is selected from H, alkyl and aryl;n is 0 to 7;M is H, a metal or optionally-substituted ammonium;andP is from 1 to 16.The compounds have a significant absorption band in the near infra red and depending on the number of sulphonic acids groups and the nature of the counter ion are soluble in aqueous and polar organic media.