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Cationic fluorescent whitening agents

US4263431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1979
Grant dateApr 21, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 17, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06L4/629
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to cationic fluorescent whitening agents of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is the radical of a fluorescent whitening agent, Q is the direct bond or a bridge member, R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are specific substituents and n is 1 or 2. A process for the manufacture of these compounds and a method of whitening organic material which comprises their use are also disclosed.

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