The invention relates to novel monoazo compounds of formula (1), wherein R1
re resents H, Cl or CH3; R2 represents H or Cl; M2+
represents Mg2+, Mn2+ or Sr2+; Y1=represents
COO- or SO3-; Y2=SO3-;
Y3=Y4=Y5=H; or Y3=SO331
, Y2=Y4=Y5=H; or Y4=SO3-,
Y2=Y3=Y5=H; or Y5=SO3-,
Y2=Y3=Y4=H. The compounds of formula (1) are characterized
by high intensity and light-fastness.