5,5'-[(3-Carboxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methylene]bis[2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid]

(a) 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-formylbenzoic acid (1 Moore) and 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid (2 Moore) condensation, the product with Nitrosylsulfuric acid oxidation; (b) Formaldehyde (1 Moore) and 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid (2 Moore) condensation, its product in Nitrosylsulfuric acid with 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid common oxidation.

brilliant red light purple. Soluble in water for brilliant orange red, soluble in ethanol for magenta. In concentrated sulfuric acid to orange, dilution still for wheat color. Dye aqueous solution to join sodium hydroxide as brilliant magenta.

Standard	Ironing Fastness	Light Fastness	Fulling		Persperation Fastness	Soaping	Water
			Alkali	Acid
ISO	4	4	5		5	4
AATCC	4-5	4-5	2-3		4-5