It is particularly appropriate that a volume concerned with dye chemistry should be included in the series Topics in Applied Chemistry. The development of the dye industry has been inexorably linked not only with the development of the chemical industry but also with organic chemistry itself since the middle of the last century. The position of dye chemistry at the forefront of chemical 1945 and more markedly so during the last advance has declined somewhat since 15 years, with pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry assuming an increasingly prominent position. Nevertheless, dye production still accounts for a significant portion of the business of most major chemical companies. The field of dye chemistry has stimulated the publication of many books over the years but surprisingly few have concentrated on or even included the practical aspects of dye synthesis and application. Thus, the present volume is designed to fulfill that need and provide the reader with an account of advances indye chemistry, concentrating on more recent work and giving, in a single volume, synthetic detail and methods of application of the most important classes, information which will be invaluable to both student and research chemist alike.

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1. Introduction: The Evolution of Present-Day Dye Technology.- I. Background.- II. The Historical Development of Synthetic Dyes.- III. The Development of Color and Constitution Theory.- References.- 2. Classification of Dyes by Chemical Structure.- I. Introduction.- II. Azo Dyes.- III. Anthraquinone Dyes.- IV. Benzodifuranone Dyes.- V. Polycyclic Aromatic Carbonyl Dyes.- VI. Indigoid Dyes.- VII. Polymethine and Related Dyes.- VIII. Styryl Dyes.- IX. Di- and Tri-Aryl Carbonium and Related Dyes :.- X. Phthalocyanines.- XI. Quinophthalones.- XII. Sulfur Dyes.- XIII. Nitro and Nitroso Dyes.- XIV. Miscellaneous Dyes.- XV. Summary.- References.- 3. Dyes for Cellulosic Fibers.- I. Introduction.- II. Fiber Reactive Dyes.- III. Direct Dyes.- IV. Azoic Dyes.- V. Vat Dyes.- VI. Sulfur Dyes.- VII. Syntheses of Reactive Dyes.- VIII. Synthesis of Direct Dyes.- IX. Synthesis of Vat Dyes.- X. Synthesis of Sulfur Dyes.- Acknowledgments.- References.- 4. Dyes for Polyester Fibers.- I. Introduction.- II.Anthraquinone Dyes.- III. Methine Dyes.- IV. Nitrodiphenylamine Dyes.- V. Azo Dyes.- VI. Miscellaneous Classes.- References.- 5. Dyes for Polyacrylonitrile.- I. Introduction.- II. Pendant Cationic Dyes.- III. Delocalized Cationic Dyes.- IV. Synthesis.- V. Summary.- References.- 6. Dyes for Polyamide Fibers.- I. Introduction.- II. Dyes for Wool and Other Animal Fibers.- III. Dyes for Nylon.- IV. Synthesis of Dyes.- References.- 7. Application of Dyes.- I. Introduction.- II. Dyeing of Wool.- III. Dyeing of Cellulosic Fibers.- IV. Dyeing of Secondary Acetate and Triacetate Fibers.- V. Dyeing of Polyester Fibers.- VI. Dyeing of Polyamide Fibers.- VII. Dyeing of Acrylic Fibers.- References.- 8. Nontextile Applications of Dyes.- I. Introduction.- II. Dyes for Displays.- III. Laser Dyes.- IV. Dyes for Optical Data Storage.- V. Organic Photoconductors.- VI. Nonlinear Optics.- VII. Conclusion.- References.- Index of Dyes.