Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A fluoran compound having the formula: wherein each of R 1 and R 2 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclohexyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, Q is (wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms), (wherein X is as defined above), or -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 8), and R 3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower fluoroalkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A fluoran compound having the formula: wherein each of R 1 and R 2 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclohexyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, Q is (wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms), (wherein X is as defined above), or -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 8), and R 3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower fluoroalkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The fluoran compound according to Claim 1, wherein R 1 is -C 2 H 5 , -C 4 H 9 , -C 6 H 13 , -C 8 H 17 , or ; R 2 is -CH 3 , -C 2 H 5 , -C 4 H 9 , -CH(CH 3 ) 2 , or i-C 5 H 11 ; R 3 is -H, 2-Cl, 2-F, 4-CH 2 OC 2 H 5 , 4-CH 3 , or 2-CF 3 ; and Q is -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is -CH 3 , -C 2 H 5 , n-C 3 H 7 , -C 4 H 9 , -CH(CH 3 ) 2 , -C 8 H 17 , or and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The fluoran compound according to Claim 1, wherein R 1 is -C 2 H 5 , i-C 3 H 7 , n-C 4 H 9 , R 2 is -CH 3 , -C 2 H 5 , n-C 4 H 9 , or i-C 5 H 11 ; R 3 is -H, 2-Cl, 4-Cl, 2-CH 3 , 4-CH 3 , or 2-F; and Q is (wherein X is -H, 2-C 2 H 5 , 4-C 2 H 5 , or 2-Cl).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The fluoran compound according to Claim 1, wherein R 1 is -C 2 H 5 , n-C 3 H 7 , i-C 3 H 7 , n-C 4 H 9 , sec-C 4 H 9 , i-C 5 H 11' -C 2 H 4 OC 2 H 5 , or -C 3 H 6 OC 2 H 5 ; R 2 is -CH 3 , -C 2 H 5 , -C 3 H 7 , n-C 4 H 9 , Sec-C 4 H 9 , i-C 5 H 11 , or ; R 3 is -H, 2-Cl, 2-F, 2-CH 3 , or 4-C H 3 ; Q is - (wherein X is -H, 4-CH 3 , 4-Cl, or 4-F).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A process for producing a fluoran compound having a formula: wherein each of R 1 and R 2 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclohexyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, Q is (wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms), (wherein X is as defined above), or -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 8), and R 3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower fluoroalkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which comprises reacting a diphenylamine derivative having the formula: wherein Q and R are as defined above, and R 5 is a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, or a lower alkyl group, with a benzophenone derivative having the formula: wherein R 1 and R 2 are as defined above.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A process for producing a fluoran compound having a formula: wherein each of R 1 and R 2 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclohexyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, Q is (wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms), (wherein X is as defined above), or -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 8), and R 3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower fluoroalkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which comprises reacting a diphenylamine derivative having the formula: wherein Q and R are as defined above, and R 5 is a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, or a lower alkyl group, with a benzophenone derivative having the formula: wherein R 1 and R 2 are as defined above.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The process according to Claim 5, wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of 80-100% sulfuric acid at a temperature of from 0 to 80° C .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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A heat sensitive record sheet which comprises a coated layer comprising a fluoran compound having the formula: wherein each of R 1 and R 2 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclohexyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, Q is (wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms), - (wherein X is as defined above), or -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 8), and R 3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower fluoroalkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or a straight chain or branched-alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A heat sensitive record sheet which comprises a coated layer comprising a fluoran compound having the formula: wherein each of R 1 and R 2 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclohexyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, Q is (wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms), - (wherein X is as defined above), or -(CH 2 ) n OR 4 (wherein R 4 is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 8), and R 3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower fluoroalkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or a straight chain or branched-alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.