Crystal form of a perinone dye
View Patent ↗A novel crystal form of C.I. Solvent Orange 60 gives a higher space-time yield in dye synthesis and is more easily finished.
1. A dye of the formula (I)
in a crystal form (β-form) that comprises lines at the following diffraction angles 2 (°):
9.935, 12.734, 13.378, 24.033, 24.852, 27.455
in the X-ray diffraction diagram (CU-K α radiation).
2. A process for preparing the dye according to claim 1 , comprising reacting phthalic anhydride and 1,8-diaminonaphthalene at a temperature of 90 to 200° C. in an organic solvent in the presence of trimellitic acid or suitable derivatives thereof.
3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the organic solvent comprises N-methylpyrrolidone.
4. The process of claim 2 , comprising further reacting in the presence of toluenesulphonic acid.
5. A process for preparing the dye according to claim 1 , comprising dissolving the α-form of the dye of the formula (I), having lines at the following diffraction angles 2 (°):
9.911, 11.799, 12.412, 13.150, 23.682, 24.122, 24.852, 26.765, 27.476,
in the X-ray diffraction diagram (Cu-K radiation),
in an organic solvent and precipitating the dye of the formula (I) in the presence of trimellitic acid or suitable derivatives thereof.
6. An aqueous dispersion comprising 30 to 50% by weight of the dye of claim 1 and 0.1 to 5% of a dispersant, based on the dry dye.
7. A solid preparations containing 95 to 99.9% by weight of the dye according to claim 1 and 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of a dispersant, each percentage being based on the preparation.
8. A composition containing the dye of claim 1 and a plastic.