Methoxyperylene bisimides and perylene lactame imides: Novel, red fluorescent dyes

Abstract

The synthesis of methoxyperylene bisimides and perylene lactame imides with aliphatic N-substituents is described. Both classes of dyes exhibit fluorescence in the bathochromic region of visible light so that red light is obtained. The lightfastness of the dyes is very high, thus, there is special interest for diverse applications. © 2006 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.