Vat dye based on flouranthene

摘要

A vat dye based on monobromofluoranthene is prepared by a process in which monobromofluoranthene which contains no more than 7% of dibromofluoranthene is reacted with 1-amino-4-benzoylaminoanthraquinone, the reaction product is condensed at from 50 DEG to 70 DEG C. in 83-88% strength sulfuric acid to give the carbazole compound, and the latter is then further brominated to a bromine content of from 20 to 23% by weight. The dyes obtained by the novel process are very useful for dyeing cotton.