Disclosed is a compound having excellent electron transporting ability, which is useful for electrophotographic photosensitive bodies or organic EL devices. Specifically disclosed is a novel quinone compound having a structure represented by general formula (I). Also disclosed is a highly sensitive, positive charge type electrophotographic photosensitive body for copying machines and printers, wherein the novel organic material is used as a charge-transporting material in a photosensitive layer. Also specifically disclosed is an electrophotographic photosensitive body having a photosensitive layer formed on a conductive base and containing a charge-generating material and a charge-transporting material, wherein the photosensitive layer contains at least one of the above-described compounds. Further disclosed is an electrophotographic apparatus using such a positive charge type electrophotographic photosensitive body.