Synthesis and Characterization of Some Monoazo Disperse Dyestuffs Based on Naphthalimide Derivatives for Dyeing of Polyester Fabrics

A series of monoazo disperse dyestuffs derived from naphthalimide were prepared. 4‐Amino‐N‐methyl (alternatively N‐ethyl, N‐propyl, N‐butyl) derivatives of naphthalimide were utilised as the diazo components and β‐naphthol, N,N‐diethyl‐m‐toluidine, and p‐aminoacetophenone constituted the coupling components. To this end, acenaphthene was nitrated and then various unit processes such as oxidation, amination, reduction, diazotization, and coupling were carried out. The synthesized monoazo disperse dyestuffs were applied to a locally manufactured polyester fabric and their optical properties were investigated. Characterisation of the various intermediates as well as the dyestuffs were carried out by DSC, FTIR, H‐NMR and UV‐vis analytical techniques.