Abstract: Provided are a novel phthalocyanine compound, which has strong absorption in a near-infrared range, extremely weak absorption in a visible range, and high durability, and exhibits excellent solubility in an organic solvent or a resin, a process for producing the phthalocyanine compound, an intermediate, and uses thereof. The phthalocyanine compound is represented by General Formula (1), In which in Formula (1), R represents an alkyl group or an aryl group, X represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group, X's can form an aromatic ring by being bonded to each other, M represents two hydrogen atoms, a divalent metal, or a derivative of a trivalent or tetravalent metal, and n represents an integer of 3 to 6.

Abstract: An object is to overcome the drawbacks of conventional blue phthalocyanine pigments upon the formation of images, and to develop a blue pigment that can satisfactorily exhibit a greenish blue color high in chroma and excellent in colorfulness, brightness, dispersibility, hue, tinting power and the like and that is applicable to various image recording methods. The object can be achieved by a greenish blue pigment, which exhibits a greenish blue hue of high chroma and contains a pigment represented by the following formula (I): wherein the number, m, of substituent phthalimidomethyl group(s) is in a range of 1.0?m?5.0, and the number, n, of a substituent sulfonic group R1 is in a range of 0.05?n?1.0.

Abstract: A water-soluble phthalocyanine dye or naphthalocyanine dye with near-infrared absorption comprises at least one complexed unit. Each unit comprises a phthalocyanine or a naphthalocyanine moiety and a metal atom complexed thereto and having a valency of at least three, with two valencies complexed to the phthalocynanine ring or the naphthalocyanine ring, each unit joined to another through a fused ring, at least one valency attached to water-soluble axial ligands. The dyes to may be employed in inkjet inks in conjunction with colorants.

Abstract: A water-soluble phthalocyanine dye or naphthalocyanine dye with near-infrared absorption comprises at least one complexed unit. Each unit comprises a phthalocyanine or a naphthalocyanine moiety and, optionally, a metal atom complexed thereto and, if present, having a valency of from 1 to 5, with two valencies complexed to the phthalocyanine ring or the naphthalocyanine ring. Each unit has two linker moieties on opposite sides or adjacent sides of the unit, wherein water-soluble groups are present on at least one of the linkers, on the metal atom, and optionally on the phthalocyanine or naphthalocyanine moiety.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine dye with extended conjugation includes one or both of a phthalocyanine component and a naphthalocyanine component and at least one water soluble substituent on an aryl group of the phthalocyanine dye. The extended conjugation of the phthalocyanine dye includes at least one benzene moiety of the component being one of (a) joined to an aryl group either indirectly using an alkylene linkage or directly, (b) joined to a benzene moiety of another of the components to form an oligomer of the components, and (c) a combination of (a) and (b). The extended conjugation shifts absorption of the phthalocyanine dye to greater than 800 nm.

Abstract: A new class of micro- and nano-particulate paramagnetic spin probes especially useful for magnetic resonance imaging techniques, including electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The probes are lithium phthalocyanine derivative compounds. Also provided are suspensions and emulsions comprising lithium phthalocyanine derivative probes. Also provided are noninvasive methods for measuring noninvasive methods of measuring oxygen concentration, oxygen partial pressure, oxygen metabolism, and nitric oxide concentration in a specific tissue, organ, or cell in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: The invention provides an oxo-titanylphthalocyanine crystal which is stable, is superior in dispersibility in a photoreceptive layer and efficiently contributes to improvements in sensitivity and charge retention rate of an electrophotographic photoreceptor when it is used as a charge generating agent, a method for producing the oxo-titanylphthalocyanine crystal, and an electrophotographic photoreceptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of halogenated phthalocyanines as charge transport materials and/or as absorber materials.

Abstract: An infrared absorbing composition including a compound that is represented by formula (1) and has solubility of 30 mg/mL or less in toluene at 25° C., an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of from 7.3 to 12.1, and a resin is disclosed. In formula (1), each of R1 to R16 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent group, provided that at least one of R1 to R16 represents an R17—X— group or that the compound represented by formula (1) contains at least one condensed-ring structure in which any adjacent two of R1 to R16 form a ring; X represents —S—, —NH—, —NR18—, or —O—; each of R17 and R18 independently represents an aliphatic group or an aryl group; and M represents two atoms selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atoms and monovalent metal atoms, or a divalent metal atom, or a divalent substituted metal atom moiety including a trivalent or tetravalent metal atom and a substituent group.

Abstract: A dendritic molecule represented by Formula 3: where Pc is metal phthalocyanine represented by Formula 2: where M is a core metal of the dendritic molecule; n is an integer in the range of 1 to 50; each of the Xs is a bivalent linking group independently selected from the group consisting of O, S, CH2, CO, SO2 and NHCO; and each of the Rs is independently selected from the group consisting of CN, COOH, SO3H and PO3H. The dendritic molecule containing metal phthalocyanine is dissolved in an organic solvent, and thus can be used to easily form a hole injection layer or a hole transport layer using solution deposition. The hole injection layer comprising the dendritic molecule containing metal phthalocyanine has good adhesion to an electrode and improved hole injection ability. The organic light emitting diode including the hole injection layer exhibits high luminance and emitting efficiency.

Abstract: A new class of micro- and nano-particulate paramagnetic spin probes useful for magnetic resonance imaging techniques, including electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The probes are lithium phthalocyanine derivative compounds. Also provided are suspensions and emulsions comprising lithium phthalocyanine derivative probes. Also provided are noninvasive methods for measuring noninvasive methods of measuring oxygen concentration, oxygen partial pressure, oxygen metabolism, and nitric oxide concentration in a specific tissue, organ, or cell in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of phthalocyanine compounds with a structure according to Formula (I) are described. Phthalocyanines are photosensitizer compounds having a phthalocyanine ring system that can be used for photodynamic therapy. Different phthalocyanines and phthalocyanine salts are shown to have useful characteristics such as water solubility, oil solubility, or tunable photostability. Formulations of phthalocyanines and phthalocyanine salts that can be used for topical and systemic administration are described.

Abstract: Organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices are disclosed. An exemplary device has first and second electrodes and an organic, photovoltaically active zone located between the first and second electrodes. The photovoltaically active zone includes an organic electron-donor material and an organic electron-acceptor material. The electron-donor material includes one or more trivalent- or tetravalent-metal phthalocyanines with alkylchalcogenide ring substituents, and is soluble in at least one organic solvent. This solubility facilitates liquid-processability of the donor material, including formation of thin-films, on an unlimited scale to form planar and bulk heterojunctions in organic OPVs. These donor materials are photovoltaically active in both visible and near-IR wavelengths of light, enabling more of the solar spectrum, for example, to be applied to producing electricity. Also disclosed are methods for producing the metalated phthalocyanines and actual devices.

Abstract: A method of initiating a requested action in a computer system via a printed substrate. The substrate has human-readable information and machine-readable coded data printed thereon. The coded data is indicative of a substrate identity and of a plurality of locations on the substrate. The method comprises the steps of: (a) interacting with the substrate using an optically imaging sensing device; (b) imaging the coded data; (c) generating indicating data in the sensing device using the imaged coded data, the indicating data identifying the substrate identity and a position of the sensing device relative to the substrate; and communicating the indicating data to the computer system so that the computer system can initiate the requested action. The coded data is printed with an ink comprising an IR-absorbing naphthalocyanine dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to making tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine by reacting sulfonated reactant(s) in the presence a boron-containing promoter. The present invention also relates to making tetra-sulfo iron phthalocyanine more tolerant to oxygen by combining the tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine with a stabilizing amount of a complexing agent (e.g., a stabilizing amine) and/or contacting the tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine with steam.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel phthalocyanines and their use as IR-absorbers, in particular in transparent thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers. A further aspect of the invention is a composition of these phthalocyanines and thermoplastic or crosslinkable polymers and an architectural or automotive glazing containing these phthatolcyanines.

Abstract: Polyphenylated phthalocyanine water-soluble dyes with near-infrared absorption comprise four isoindole units linked together in a large ring to form a phthalocyanine macrocycle, with either four anthracenyl groups or four naphthacenyl groups each linked to an isoindole, and a metal atom optionally complexed to the phthalocyanine macrocycle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures of PcTiO and a minor amount of another, substituted titanyl phthalocyanine and the synthesis of mixtures of PcTiO and a minor amount of another, substituted titanyl phthalocyanine. The invention is further directed towards milled pigment compositions of such mixtures, and to use of such milled pigment compositions in an electrophotographic element.

Abstract: Mixed phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine water-soluble dyes with near-infrared absorption comprise four isoindole units linked together in a large ring to form a phthalocyanine macrocycle. At least one benzene ring is linked to an isoindole unit and at least one naphthalene ring is linked to another isoindole unit. The remaining two isoindole units each have a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring linked thereto, in any combination. A metal atom is optionally complexed to the phthalocyanine macrocycle.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine dyes, naphthalocyanine dyes, and/or bridged phthalocyanine/naphthalocyanine dyes represented by one of the general structures I to XVII, inkjet ink formulation comprising said dyes, and detection systems using said dyes are disclosed and described.

Abstract: A water-soluble phthalocyanine dye or naphthalocyanine dye with near-infrared absorption comprises at least one complexed unit. Each unit comprises a phthalocyanine or a naphthalocyanine moiety and a metal atom complexed thereto and having a valency of at least three, with two valencies complexed to the phthalocynanine ring or the naphthalocyanine ring, each unit joined to another through a fused ring, at least one valency attached to water-soluble axial ligands. The dyes to may be employed in inkjet inks in conjunction with colorants.

Abstract: Nano-sized phthalocyanine pigment particles include a phthalocyanine chromogen structure as the main component, and a substituted soluble metal-phthalocyanine dye as a minor component that is associated non-covalently with the phthalocyanine chromogen structure, wherein the presence of one or more sterically bulky substituents on the substituted soluble metal-phthalocyanine dye limits an extent of pigment particle growth and aggregation, to afford nano-sized pigment particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mixed crystal having absorption properties that are excellent for color reproducibility as a blue pigment, and including a compound represented by the following Formula (I) and a compound represented by the following Formula (II), and a colored pigment dispersion composition including the mixed crystal and a medium. In Formula (I), X represents —SO—Z, —SO2—Z, —SO2NR1R2, —SO3R1, —CONR1R2 or —CO2R1; Z, R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group or the like; Y represents a monovalent substituent; M1 represents a hydrogen atom, a metal element or the like; and a and b are integers from 0 to 16 and satisfy the relationship of 0?a+b?16. In Formula (II), G1 to G4 and Q1 to Q4 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and A1 to A4 each independently represent a group of atoms necessary for forming an aromatic ring or heterocycle with the respective G1 to G4 and Q1 to Q4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition comprising a) as a component (A) a green colorant of the formula (I) in which the rings A, B, C and D are substituted by hydroxy or by moiety wherein R, is hydrogen or C1,-C4.-Alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1,-C4-Alkyl, n is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and the ring E is unsubstituted or substituted by C1,-C6alkyl, C1,-C6alkoxy, hydroxy, NHCOR3, NHSO2, R4 or SO2NHR5, wherein R3, is C1,-C4,-Alkyl or phenyl, R4, is C1,-C4-Alkyl or phenyl and R5 is C1,-C4-Alkyl or phenyl, b) as a component (B) an alkali soluble oligomer or polymer (reactive or unreactive), c) as a component (C) a polymerizable monomer, d) as a component (D) a photoinitiator, e) as a component (E) an epoxy compound, and also, if desired, f) as a component (F) further additives, used as solder resist, etching resist or plating resist in the manufacture of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phthalocyanine compound of poly cross-linking type which is represented with the below formula 1 and is useful for preventing forgery and alternation due to a rapid velocity being responded to a gamma ray of Neutron, and an ink composition comprising it. wherein, M1 and M2 are any one selected from a group consisted of a metal, a metal oxide or a metal halide respectively and may be same or different, R is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, a hydroxysulfonyl group, an aminosulfonyl group, or an alky group having a substituent group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 0˜3.

Abstract: Mixed phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine water-soluble dyes with near-infrared absorption comprise four isoindole units linked together in a large ring to form a phthalocyanine macrocycle. At least one benzene ring is linked to an isoindole unit and at least one naphthalene ring is linked to another isoindole unit. The remaining two isoindole units each have a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring linked thereto, in any combination. A metal atom is optionally complexed to the phthalocyanine macrocycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of axial substituted phthalocyanine compound as a semiconductor layer between the source/drain electrodes of organic thin-film transistor. The centre ligand of the axial substituted phthalocyanine compound is an atom with 3 valences or higher, and the axial ligands are chlorine, fluorine, or oxygen which can be connected with the centre ligands of axial substituted phthalocyanine compounds. Crystalline Film with high quality can be prepared on an organic substrate from the axial substituted phthalocyanine compound using vapor deposition process. These crystalline films have high carrier mobility, rich energy level, and stable performances and are easy for integrated process. The field effect mobility and the on/off Ratio of the organic thin-film transistor are 0.01 cm2/Vs or more and higher than 105, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shading process characterized by using a composition comprising a phthalocyanine to which at least one dyestuff is attached through a covalent bonding, to shading compositions, to new compounds used in these shading compositions as well as to the production of these new compounds.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a phthalocyanine compound denoted by general formula (3). The method comprises conducting a reaction of a compound denoted by general formula (1) or (2) with a metal and/or metal compound in a solvent in the presence of a secondary amine and/or diamine to obtain the phthalocyanine compound denoted by general formula (3). In general formulas (1) and (2), Z denotes an organic group forming a six-membered cyclic aromatic structure with two carbon atoms bonded to Z. In general formula (3), Z is one defined as in general formulas (1) and (2), and M denotes a metal atom belonging to Periods 1 to 4 of Groups 1 to 12.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of phthalocyanine compounds with a structure according to Formula (I) are described. Phthalocyanines are photosensitizer compounds having a phthalocyanine ring system that can be used for photodynamic therapy. Different phthalocyanines and phthalocyanine salts are shown to have useful characteristics such as water solubility, oil solubility, or tunable photostability. Formulations of phthalocyanines and phthalocyanine salts that can be used for topical and systemic administration are described.

Abstract: A new class of micro- and nano-particulate paramagnetic spin probes especially useful for magnetic resonance imaging techniques, including electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The probes are lithium phthalocyanine derivative compounds. Also provided are suspensions and emulsions comprising lithium phthalocyanine derivative probes. Also provided are noninvasive methods for measuring noninvasive methods of measuring oxygen concentration, oxygen partial pressure, oxygen metabolism, and nitric oxide concentration in a specific tissue, organ, or cell in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a photosensitizing nanomaterial (40) and the products thereof are disclosed. The method for the treatment of a biological target (50) is disclosed. The photosensitizing nanomaterial (40) comprises a metal complex tetrapyrrole derivative (10). The metal complex tetrapyrrole derivative (10) is attached by an axial covalent bond (60) to the surface (25) of a solid nanomaterial (20). The solid nanomaterial (20) has at least one dimension in the nanometre and/or the micrometre range.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous formulation comprising an IR-absorbing naphthalocyanine dye of formula (II): or a salt form thereof, wherein: M is Ga(A1); A1 is an axial ligand selected from —OH, halogen, —OR3, —OC(O)R4 or —O(CH2CH2O)eRe wherein e is an integer from 2 to 10 and Re is H, C1-8 alkyl or C(O)C1-8 alkyl; R1 and R2 may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen or C1-12 alkoxy; R3 is selected from C1-12 alkyl, C5-12 aryl, C5-12 arylalkyl or Si(Rx)(Ry)(Rz); R4 is selected from C1-12 alkyl, C5-12 aryl or C5-12 arylalkyl; and Rx, Ry and Rz may be the same or different and are selected from C1-12 alkyl, C5-12 aryl, C5-12 arylalkyl, C1-12 alkoxy, C5-12 aryloxy or C5-12 arylalkoxy; The formulation has a pH in the range of 3.5 to 7 and is particularly suitable for use as an IR-absorbing inkjet ink, providing compatibility with known CMYK inks together with an optimally red-shifted ?max.

Abstract: A naphthalocyanine compound of formula (I): wherein R111, R121, R131 and R141 represent a group of formula (II); R112, R122, R132 and R142 represent a substituent; M1 represents two hydrogen atoms, two monovalent metal atoms, etc.; n112, n122, n132 and n142 are 0 to 4; R211-R218 represent H or a substituent; X211 and X212 represent —O—, —S— or —N(R220)—; R219 and R220 represent H, an aliphatic group, etc.; n211 is 2 or more; and n212 is 1 or more.

Abstract: A method of producing a metal phthalocyanine compound, which contains: conducting a reaction between at least two compounds selected from among Compounds A to F of formula (I), and a metal compound, in a buffer solution of an organic base or an inorganic base and an acid, in the presence of a dehydrating agent: wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a substituent; l is an integer of 0 to 4; a plurality of Rs may be the same or different from each other when l is 2 to 4; and G is a group of atoms necessary for forming at least one of a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring and a 5- or 6-membered hetero ring.

Abstract: A method for preparing a nanodispersion comprising the steps of: (i) introducing into a milling apparatus a solid fluorinated phthalocycanine pigment according to Formula (I): Wherein M is a metal cation chosen from Groups 1b, 2b, 2a or 3a of the Periodic Table of the Elements; R is fluorine, a perfluoroalkyl or a perfluoroaryl group; z is 1 to 4; L is an anionic ligand; and n is 0 or 1 such that the overall charge on the molecular unit is neutral; followed by milling with agitation the solid fluorinated phthalocyanine in an organic solvent into a suspension of particles so that at least 80 volume % of the particles have a particle size of less than 100 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel liquid crystal displays comprising a broad backlight emission around 530 nm and a green color filter containing a phthalocyanine colorant, most adequately tetrahydroxy- or tetraalkoxy-substituted but lacking solubilizing groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel crosslinked polyphthalocyanine compound. The polyphthalocyanine compound has a structure in which phthalocyanine units are crosslinked to absorb wavelengths in the near-infrared range of 750 to 900 nm, thus being suitable for use as a near-infrared absorber. Further disclosed is a near-infrared absorbing ink composition comprising the polyphthalocyanine compound as a near-infrared absorber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the formula wherein M is an atom or group of atoms capable of bonding to the central cavity of a phthalocyanine molecule, wherein axial ligands optionally can be attached to M.

Abstract: A poly cross linked phthalocyanine compound for a solar cell and ink composition comprising the same, and more particularly a poly cross linked phthalocyanine compound effective for use in a near infrared absorbent having a high absorption power in a near infrared wavelength from about 750 nm to about 1100 nm, wherein the poly cross linked phthalocyanine compound having structures according to the present inventive concept is sensitized to infrared region, although ruthenium-based compound used for existing dye-sensitized solar cells is sensitized to visible light region, such that the compound according to the present novel concept can be extended in wavelengths for use in solar cells to improve an energy conversion efficiency.

Abstract: A composition for a filter material includes a dye and possibly a polymer host. The dye includes a Co(II) compound, a Ni(II) compound or a mixture thereof. Filter material can have a transmittance at 500 nanometers of at least 80% and a steep cutoff absorption band with a transmittance between 600 and 700 nanometers of no more than 10%.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an organic photosensitive optoelectronic device comprising at least one nonplanar porphyrin of formula (I), wherein the meanings of M, R and R? are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel ?-oxo bridged heterometal phthalocyanine compound, and a production method such that the ?-oxo bridged heterometal phthalocyanine compound is obtained simply, selectively and with high yield. The ?-oxo bridged heterometal phthalocyanine compound has a structure in which the central metal atom (M1) in a metal phthalocyanine including M1 as central metal thereof is oxo-bridged with the central metal M2 in a metal phthalocyanine including M2 as central metal thereof.

Abstract: A dendritic molecule represented by Formula 3: where Pc is metal phthalocyanine represented by Formula 2: where M is a core metal of the dendritic molecule; n is an integer in the range of 1 to 50; each of the Xs is a bivalent linking group independently selected from the group consisting of O, S, CH2, CO, SO2 and NHCO; and each of the Rs is independently selected from the group consisting of CN, COOH, SO3H and PO3H. The dendritic molecule containing metal phthalocyanine is dissolved in an organic solvent, and thus can be used to easily form a hole injection layer or a hole transport layer using solution deposition. The hole injection layer comprising the dendritic molecule containing metal phthalocyanine has good adhesion to an electrode and improved hole injection ability. The organic light emitting diode including the hole injection layer exhibits high luminance and emitting efficiency.

Abstract: Processes for making organic pigments useful in imaging members, specifically for pigments that after further polymorphic conversion may be used in a charge generating layer of an imaging member. More specifically, there are described processes for producing titanyl phthalocyanine (TiOPc) in high yields using tetrahydronaphthalene as reaction solvent, such as TiOPc Type I. This pigment can be successfully converted to a high sensitivity crystal form useful as charge generating pigment in an imaging member.

Abstract: Processes for making photosensitive organic pigments for use in imaging members, specifically processes for making a photosensitive phthalocyanine pigments having a specific crystal form, comprising dissolving the pigment in a mixture of a haloacetic acid and alkylene halide to form a solution, precipitating the pigment by adding the solution to a non-solvent system, the solution comprised of one or more organic solvents and a small amount of water, wherein the amount of water controls the crystal form of the pigment, followed by a treatment with a halobenzene to obtain a highly photosensitive second crystal form of the pigment.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound represented by the following general formula (I) and the mixture thereof, and an optical recording medium containing the compound/mixture in its recording layer. wherein in formula (I), M is two hydrogen atoms, a divalent metal atom, a mono-substituted trivalent metal atom, a di-substituted tetravalent metal atom, or an oxymetal, and L1, L2, L3 and L4 are each independently formula (a), formula (b), or formula (c): wherein X, Y, Z and R are defined.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine blue pigments and pigment dispersions for water-borne inks and coatings are described. The pigments are produced by dry milling phthalocyanine blue and a polymeric dispersant, optionally with inorganic fillers and other additives, to obtain a material with improved coloristic, rheological, and stability properties. The resulting activated crude is then processed directly into water-based pigment dispersion with additives and/or surfactants to facilitate conversion to pigmentary form while maintaining the desirable green and clean shade.

Abstract: A cationized supporting material 2 is immersed into a treatment solution containing a level dyeing agent, and then immersed into a treatment solution containing a metal phthalocyanine complex and then dried to thereby obtain an odor eliminating material 1. Alternatively, a cationized supporting material 2 is immersed into a treatment solution containing a metal phthalocyanine complex and a migration inhibitor and then dried to thereby obtain an odor eliminating material 1. The odor eliminating material exerts excellent odor elimination performance against ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, acetic acid and acetaldehyde.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound (1) of a specific structure excelling in ability to absorb near infrared, ability to effect selective absorption of near infrared radiation particularly in a wavelength range exceeding 920 nm and falling short of 1050 nm, solubility in a solvent as well, compatibility with resin, and in such characteristic properties as heat resistance, light resistance, and weatherability, and a near infrared absorbing filter characterized by using the phthalocyanine compound (1) and phthalocyanine compound (2) having a maximum absorption wavelength at least in the range of 800–920 nm are provided. It enjoys a long service life and permits extensive use without selecting a substrate.