<；P>；PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new cyclic imide compound superior in gel strength, a gelatinous composition, an external-use agent composition, a cosmetic composition and an aromatic composition superior in gel strength and spreadability when being applied to the skin or the like； and a method of manufacturing the cyclic imide compound. <；P>；SOLUTION: The cyclic imide compound is expressed by general formula (1) in which R<；SP>；1<；/SP>；is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R<；SP>；2<；/SP>；shows a 6-24C hydrocarbon, n, p and q are each independently an integer of 0-3； and a gelling agent containing the cyclic imide compound is used. <；P>；COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
