| abstract |
The present invention relates to the development of a compound having hue and sharpness suitable for magenta ink jet recording, and having strong light fastness and water fastness of recorded matter. SOLUTION: Formula AB (In the formula, A represents the following formula (1) [Chemical 1] (Wherein R 1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkoxycarbonyl group or a benzoyl group, and R 2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.) B represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent. ) An anthrapyridone compound represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof, an aqueous ink composition containing the compound, and an ink jet printing method using the same. [Selection figure] None |