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(57) [Summary] [Problem] The following formula (I): An optical recording medium comprising a recording layer provided on a substrate, comprising a phthalocyanine compound represented by the formula (wherein X and Y each represent a noble substituent). SOLUTION: The use of the novel fluorinated phthalocyanine compound of the present invention is excellent in absorption characteristics, solubility, light resistance, reflectance, sensitivity, and economy, and particularly, CD, PHOTO which requires those characteristics. -An excellent effect can be exhibited when used in a write-once optical recording medium having compatibility and commonality with a CD or CD-ROM player. |