Sony Group Corporation
ULTRA BRIGHT DIMERIC OR POLYMERIC DYES

Abstract:

Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (II): ##STR00001## or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, L.sup.1, L.sup.2, L.sup.3, L.sup.4, M, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.