Abstract: A charge transport layer formed from a composition comprising a mixed solvent containing alkoxybenzene and a charge transport material, or a photoconductive layer formed from a composition comprising alkoxybenzene and an organic photoconductive material are effective for producing electrophotographic members excellent in image without damaging the circumstances as well as stable in maintaining good charging characteristics and dark decay characteristics after repeated use.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coating solution for forming a charge generation layer, which comprises:(A) a phthalocyanine composition,(B) a binder resin represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkylene group, R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; and m, n and k each represent a ratio of recurring unit numbers and are numerals satisfying the relations of k+m+n=1, n>m>0 and 0.3.gtoreq.k.gtoreq.0,(C) at least one of a melamine resin and a benzoguanamine resin in a 1- to 5-fold amount in terms of the weight ratio of the amount of the binder resin, and(D) a solvent having both a hydroxyl group and an ether group in one molecule,and an electrophotographic photoreceptor using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are a phthalocyanine composition which comprises having main diffraction peaks at 7.5.degree., 22.5.degree., 24.3.degree., 25.3.degree. and 28.6.degree. of Bragg angles (2.theta..+-.0.2.degree.) in an X-ray diffraction spectrum with Cu K.alpha., a process for preparing the same, an electrophotographic photoreceptor using the same and a coating solution for a charge generation layer containing the same.

Abstract: A naphthalocyanine derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein M, Y, R.sup.1, k, l, m, n are as defined in the specification, is an effective substance for forming a recording layer on a substrate of an optical recording medium having high sensitivity with good properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are a phthalocyanine composition which comprises having main diffraction peaks at 7.5.degree., 24.2.degree. and 27.3.degree. of Bragg angles (2.theta..+-.0.2.degree.) in an X-ray diffraction spectrum with Cu K.alpha., a process for preparing the same, an electrophotographic photoreceptor using the same and a coating solution for forming a charge generation layer containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are naphthalocyanine compounds having siloxy groups bonded to a central metal silicon. The compounds can be used as a charge generating substance of an electrophotographic plate having high sensitivity to the longer wavelength light of about 800 nm without conducting a special treatment. The naphthalocyanine compounds are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein L is a group of the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 SiO--, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each a same alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrophotographic member containing as a charge transport material a fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative which is remarkably excellent in solubility in an organic solvent and/or a binder such as polycarbonate resin, etc., can show very excellent electrophotographic properties such as high sensitivity, low residual potential and high durability. Further, a fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative usable as a charge transport material, and a process for producing the same are disclosed. Furthermore, a fluorine-containing diarylamine usable for producing the fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative, and a process for producing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: An enamine derivative containing a fluoroalkyl group, a fluoroaryl group or a fluoroaralkyl group is effective as a charge transport material in an electrophotographic member excellent in sensitivity, residual potential, durability and the like electrophotographic properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrophotographic member containing as a charge transport material a fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative which is remarkably excellent in solubility in an organic solvent and/or a binder such as polycarbonate resin, etc., can show very excellent electrophotographic properties such as high sensitivity, low residual potential and high durability. Further, a fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative usable as a charge transport material, and a process for producing the same are disclosed. Furthermore, a fluorine-containing diarylamine usable for producing the fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative, and a process for producing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a phthalocyanine composition which comprises having main diffraction peaks at 7.5.degree., 22.5.degree., 24.3.degree., 25.3.degree. and 28.6.degree. of Bragg angles (2.theta..+-.0.2.degree.) in an X-ray diffraction spectrum with Cu K.alpha., a process for preparing the same, an electrophotographic photoreceptor using the same and a coating solution for a charge generation layer containing the same.

Abstract: An enamine derivative containing a fluoroalkyl group, a fluoroaryl group or a fluoroaralkyl group is effective as a charge transport material in an electrophotographic member excellent in sensitivity, residual potential, durability and the like electrophotographic properties.

Abstract: A novel enamine derivative is effective as a charge transport material and can provide an electrophotographic plate excellent in sensitivity, photoresponse and durability.

Abstract: There are disclosed a novel naphthalocyanine derivative represented by the general formula [I] or [II] shown below, a process for preparing said derivative, an optical information recording medium using said derivative, and a process for preparing thereof: ##STR1## wherein M is a metal, metal oxide, metal hydroxide and the like, R.sup.1 is an alkyl group of 1-22 carbon atoms, n is an integer of 1 to 4, and Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 aryloxy group and the like.

Abstract: 2,3-dicyanonaphthalene derivatives useful in the synthesis of naphthalocyanine derivatives are disclosed. The 2,3-dicyanonaphthalene derivatives have the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 may be the same or different and represents an alkyl group, substituted alkyl group, or aryl group; and n is an integer from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical recording medium laminated having on a substrate a recording layer comprising an organic thin film containing a silicon naphthalocyanine compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein L and L' each represents a group capable of linking to silicon.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrophotographic member containing as a charge transport material a fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative which is remarkably excellent in solubility in an organic solvent and/or a binder such as polycarbonate resin, etc., can show very excellent electrophotographic properties such as high sensitivity, low residual potential and high durability. Further, a fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative usable as a charge transport material, and a process for producing the same are disclosed. Furthermore, a fluorine-containing diarylamine usable for producing the fluorine-containing N,N,N',N'-tetraarylbenzidine derivative, and a process for producing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrophotographic plate comprising an electroconductive support and a photoconductive layer containing a naphthalocyanine compound having siloxy groups bonded to the central metal silicon as a charge generating substance has high sensitivity to the longer wavelength light of about 800 nm without conducting a special treatment.The naphthalocyanine compound having siloxy groups bonded to the central metal silicon has the following formula: ##STR1## wherein L is a group of the formula: R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 Si--O--; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group.

Abstract: Novel naphthalocyanine derivatives are disclosed in the specification are useful for forming a recording layer in an optical recording medium. These derivatives are represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which k, l, m and n, which may be the same or different, are zero or integers of 1 to 4, k+l+m+n being an integer of 1 or more; R.sup.1 's in a number of (k+l+m+n), which may be the same or different, are alkyl groups, substituted alkyl groups, or aryl groups; M is Si, Ge or Sn; and two Y's, which may be the same or different, are aryloxyl groups, alkoxyl groups, trialkylsiloxyl groups, triarylsiloxyl groups, trialkoxysiloxyl groups, triaryloxysiloxyl groups, trityloxyl groups, or acyloxyl groups. These derivatives are especially useful in the preparation of an optical recording medium.

Abstract: A metal naphthalocyanine derivative and process for producing said derivative which is represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein M represents germanium or tin; L and L' each independently represent a halogen, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a siloxy group of the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 SiO-- (wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or an aryl group).

Abstract: An ointment base for external use is provided which contains a water-soluble protein and monohydric alcohol or/and oleginous substance and additionally contains a wetting agent. The present ointment base offers a markedly improved percutaneous absorption of drugs, as compared with the conventional ointment bases.