A series of 1,5-diaryl- and 1,8-diaryl-substituted anthraquinone dyes,
which contain -COOH or -NH2 groups, were prepared. The aryl-substitut
ed anthraquinone dyes possess excellent thermostability and will keep
their original colour in polycondensation with caprolactam at 260-280
degrees C. With different aryl substituents the anthraquinone dyes exh
ibit different colours and can be used to prepare a series of coloured
nylon-6 fibres.