Modified methods for the synthesis of triazinyl fluorescent brightener intermediates

Abstract

The production of triazinyl fluorescent brightener intermediates in high yields is described. The method involves a simplified work-up for the preparation of 4-nitro-toluene-2-sulfonic acid and the use of diethylene glycol instead of water in the preparation of 4,4′-dinitrostilbene-2,2′- disulfonic acid.