Electrophotographic photosensitive member, and electrophotographic apparatus employing the same

U.S. Patent Number: 5393628

Abstract: An electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises a support, a photosensitive layer, and optionally a protective layer. At least one of the photosensitive layer and the protective layer contains a pyrazine derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## The electrophotographic photosensitive member is not deteriorated by ozone and nitrogen oxides, and is excellent in durability.

Inventors: Ikezue; Tatsuya (Yokohama, JP), Nakamura; Kazushige (Yokohama, JP)

Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo, JP)

Application Number: 08/079,824

Issued: 1995-02-28

Expired: 2007-02-28

Classes: 430/58.5 ; 430/66

Field of search: 430/57,58,59,72,75,66

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