At. Peters et al., DISPERSE DYES - HETARYLAZO DERIVATIVES FROM DICHLORO-2-AMINOBENZOTHIAZOLES, Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists, 109(12), 1993, pp. 397-401
The synthesis of 4,5-, 4,6-, 4,7- and 5,7-dichloro-2-aminobenzothiazol
es is reported. Diazotisation of these and coupling to N-substituted a
nilines affords orange-red to blue dyes which have excellent coloratio
n and good light fastness properties on polyester. The colour of the d
yes is discussed with respect to the orientation of the chloro substit
uents and compared also with dichloro-4-aminoazobenzene analogues and
to established colorants based on 5,6(6,7)-dichloro-2-aminobenzothiazo
le.