Introduction of Cationic Substituents into Preformed Azo Dyes

4 Introduction of Cationic Substituents into Preformed Azo Dyes 

Cationic substituents can also be introduced into preformed azo dyes. In this manner, mixtures of isomers are obtained which may carry one to four cationic groups in various positions. The multiplicity of isomers is a cause for good water solubility. These dyes are predominantly used for coloring paper. 

Reaction of chlorosulfonic acid with mono- [141] or disazo dyes [142] yields sulfonyl chlorides, which can then be transformed into cationically substituted sulfonamides by reaction with dialkylaminoalkylamines. The coupling product of diazotized 2-anisidine with 2-hydroxynaphthoic acid arylide upon such treatment dyes paper red, and the azo dye from tetrazotized dianisidine and l-phenyl-3-methyl-5 -pyrazolone gives yellowish orange shades. 

Numerous cationic azo dyes are prepared by the action of /V-hydroxymcthyl-chloroacetamide on azo dyes in sulfuric acid medium, followed by displacement of the reactive chloro substituent by pyridine or trialkylamine. Of special significance for dyeing paper are dyes that are prepared by coupling of diazotized 2-(4 -aminophenyl)-5-methylbenzothiazole to acetoacetaiylides, pyrazolones, naphthols [143], or barbituric acid derivatives [144], followed by reaction with N-hydroxymethylchloro-acetamide and pyridine. The azo dye obtained by oxidative dimerization of 2-(4 -aminophenyl)-5-methylbenzothiazole may also be subjected to this conversion [145], Dye 51 colors paper yellow. 

Disazo dyes with (l-naphthol as the coupling component give red shades [146], 

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