Patent ID: 7413837

Claim:
A toner for developing an electrostatic image comprising: a charge control agent comprising a monoazo compound represented by the following formula [I] wherein each of R 1 —, R 2 —, and R 4 — is a hydrogen atom, R 3 — is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group comprising a straight chain or a branch chain having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and a halogen atom, -A- is —O— or —COO—, —R 5 selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group comprising a straight chain or a branch chain having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, —R 6 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group comprising a straight chain or a branch chain having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and an aralkyl group, and a metal coordinating to the monoazo compound selected from the group consisting of Fe and Al; a resin for the toner; and a colorant, wherein the monoazo compound is resistant to sublimation.