Synthesis, characterization, and application of novel aryldiazenyl disperse dyes on polyester fabrics.

Azo dyes are widely used for dyeing polyester fabrics but require optimization of properties like color strength and fastness. Fourteen novel disperse azo dyes were synthesized from 2,3-naphthalenediol and aniline derivatives to examine their potential for polyester dyeing. The dyes were prepared via diazotization and coupling reactions and characterized using FT-IR, UV-Vis, H NMR, C NMR, and elemental analysis.