A liquid developer is provided. The liquid developer comprises an
insulation liquid, toner particles dispersed in the insulation liquid, a
dispersant dissolved in the insulation liquid; and a charge control agent
dissolved in the insulation liquid. The charge control agent is
represented by the following chemical formula (I):
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wherein in the chemical formula (I) R1 represents an alkyl group or
alkenyl group having a carbon number in the range of 8 to 22, and R2
represents a hydroxyalkyl group. The liquid developer has both superior
dispersibility and a charge characteristic of toner particles. Further,
an image forming apparatus is also provided.