. . "A resist composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (c) is a compound of the formula: ##STR27## wherein R7 is a straight-chain, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a trifluoromethyl group, a phenyl group or a tolyl group; R8 and R9 are independently a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain, or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and R10 is a straight-ch" . .