Organic electroluminescence element, composition, powder, electronic equipment, and novel compound

[0001] The present application claims priority under 37 U.S.C. § 371 to International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2020/048995, filed Dec. 25, 2020, which claims priority to and the benefit of Japanese Patent Application Nos. 2019-236723, filed on Dec. 26, 2019, and 2020-172479, filed on Oct. 13, 2020. The contents of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.

[0002] The invention relates to an organic electroluminescence device, a composition, a powder, an electronic apparatus, and a novel compound.

[0003] When voltage is applied to an organic electroluminescence device (hereinafter, referred to as an organic EL device), holes and electrons are injected into an emitting layer from an anode and a cathode, respectively. Then, thus injected holes and electrons are recombined in the emitting layer, and excitons are formed therein.

[0004] The improvement of the device material is proceeded with in order to enhance the device performance of the organic EL device. Attempts of the use of two or more materials in combination in a single organic layer to utilize the advantage of the features of each material are made. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which two kinds of host materials are used in combination in an emitting layer.

• • [0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-18883 A

[0006] However, even when a plurality of materials is used in combination, the advantages of each material are not necessarily maintained. There are cases where the improvement as expected is not observed or the performance is deteriorated on the contrary, and there is still room for upgrading in the art for improving the performance of the organic EL device by this method.

[0007] An object of the invention is to provide an organic EL device having a low drive voltage and a high external quantum efficiency.

[0008] Another object of the invention is to provide a novel compound that can improve the lifetime of an organic EL device.

[0009] As a result of intensive studies to achieve the above objects, the inventors found that an organic EL device having a low driving voltage and a high external quantum efficiency can be obtained by using a combination of two compounds having a specific structure (a first host material and a second host material) in an emitting layer of an organic EL device, thereby completing the invention.

[0010] According to the invention, the following organic EL device, composition, powder, electronic apparatus, and novel compound are provided.

• • [0011] 1. An organic electroluminescence device comprising:
    • [0012] a cathode;
    • [0013] an anode; and
    • [0014] at least one emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein
    • [0015] the emitting layer comprises a first host material, a second host material, and a dopant material,
    • [0016] the first host material is a compound represented by the following formula (1),
    • [0017] the second host material is a compound represented by the following formula (2), and
    • [0018] the first host material and the second host material are different compounds:

[0019]

• • • [0020] wherein in the formula (1),
    • [0021] R_1A to R_8A are independently
  • [0022] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0023] a substituent R, or
  • [0024] a group represented by the following formula (1A);
    • [0025] the substituent R is
  • [0026] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0027] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0028] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0029] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0030] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0031] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0032] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0033] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0034] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0035] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0036] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0037] when two or more of the substituents R are present, the two or more of the substituents R may be the same as or different from each other;
    • [0038] L_1A's are independently
  • [0039] a single bond,
  • [0040] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0041] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0042] Ar_1A's are independently
  • [0043] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0044] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0045] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
  • [0046] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0047] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0048] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0049] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0050] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0051] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are the same as or different from each other;
      -L_1A-Ar_1A  (1A)
    • [0052] wherein in the formula (1A),
    • [0053] L_1A and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1); and when two or more groups represented by the formula (1A) are present, the two or more of each of the groups represented by the formula (1A) may be the same as or different from each other;

[0054]

• • • [0055] wherein in the formula (2),
    • [0056] X_11B is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
    • [0057] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_14B to R_17B form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other;
    • [0058] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11B to R_13B form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
    • [0059] R_11B to R_17B which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R_1B to R_8B are independently
  • [0060] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0061] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0062] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0063] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0064] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0065] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0066] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0067] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0068] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0069] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0070] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0071] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0072] L_1B and L_2B are independently
  • [0073] a single bond,
  • [0074] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0075] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0076] Ar_1B is
  • [0077] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0078] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
    • [0079] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).
  • [0080] 2. A composition comprising a compound represented by the following formula (1) and a compound represented by the following formula (2), wherein the compound represented by the following formula (1) and the compound represented by the following formula (2) are different compounds:

[0081]

• • • [0082] wherein in the formula (1),
    • [0083] R_1A to R_8A are independently
  • [0084] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0085] a substituent R, or
  • [0086] a group represented by the following formula (1A);
    • [0087] the substituent R is
  • [0088] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0089] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0090] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0091] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0092] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0093] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0094] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0095] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0096] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0097] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0098] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0099] when two or more of the substituents R are present, the two or more of the substituents R may be the same as or different from each other;
    • [0100] L_1A's are independently
  • [0101] a single bond,
  • [0102] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0103] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0104] Ar_1A's are independently
  • [0105] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0106] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0107] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
  • [0108] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0109] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0110] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0111] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0112] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0113] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are the same as or different from each other;
      -L_1A-Ar_1A  (1A)
    • [0114] wherein in the formula (1A),
    • [0115] L₁A and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1); and
    • [0116] when two or more groups represented by the formula (1A) are present, the two or more of the groups represented by the formula (1A) may be the same as or different from each other,

[0117]

• • • [0118] wherein in the formula (2),
    • [0119] X_11B is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
    • [0120] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_14B to R_17B form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other;
    • [0121] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11B to R_13B form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
    • [0122] R_11B to R_17B which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
  • [0123] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0124] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0125] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0126] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0127] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0128] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0129] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0130] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0131] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0132] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0133] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0134] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0135] R_1B to R_8B are independently
  • [0136] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0137] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0138] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0139] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0140] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0141] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0142] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0143] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0144] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0145] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0146] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0147] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0148] L_1B and L_2B are independently
  • [0149] a single bond,
  • [0150] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0151] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0152] Ar₁B is
  • [0153] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0154] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
    • [0155] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).
  • [0156] 3. A powder comprising the composition according to 2.
  • [0157] 4. An organic electroluminescence device comprising:
    • [0158] a cathode;
    • [0159] an anode; and
    • [0160] at least one emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein
    • [0161] the emitting layer comprises a composition according to 2.
  • [0162] 5. An electronic apparatus, equipped with the organic electroluminescence device according to 1 or 4.
  • [0163] 6. A compound represented by the following formula (3-1):

[0164]

• • • [0165] wherein in the formula (3-1),
    • [0166] X_11C is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
    • [0167] L_1C and L_2C are independently
  • [0168] a single bond,
  • [0169] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0170] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0171] provided that a hydrogen atom possessed by L_1C which is not a single bond may be a deuterium atom;
    • [0172] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11C to R_13C form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
    • [0173] R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_13C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
  • [0174] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0175] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0176] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0177] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0178] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0179] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0180] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0181] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0182] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0183] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0184] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0185] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0186] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
  • [0187] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0188] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0189] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0190] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0191] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0192] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same as or different from each other;
    • [0193] provided that in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_13C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are hydrogen atoms, the hydrogen atoms are not deuterium atoms;
    • [0194] hydrogen atoms possessed by R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_13C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are not deuterium atoms;
    • [0195] in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_13C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and have an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms;
    • [0196] hydrogen atoms possessed by the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other are not deuterium atoms; and
    • [0197] in the case where the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other has an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms.
  • [0198] 7. A compound represented by the following formula (3-2):

[0199]

• • • [0200] wherein in the formula (3-2),
    • [0201] X_11C is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
    • [0202] L_1C is
  • [0203] a single bond,
  • [0204] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0205] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0206] Ar_1C is
  • [0207] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0208] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0209] provided that at least one hydrogen atom possessed by the group of -L_1C-Ar_1C is a deuterium atom;
    • [0210] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11C to R_13C form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
    • [0211] R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, and R_17C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
  • [0212] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0213] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0214] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0215] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0216] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0217] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0218] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0219] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0220] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0221] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0222] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0223] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0224] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
  • [0225] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0226] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0227] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0228] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0229] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    • [0230] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same as or different from each other;
    • [0231] provided that in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, and R_17C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are hydrogen atoms, the hydrogen atoms are not deuterium atoms;
    • [0232] hydrogen atoms possessed by R_1C to R_8C, R_14C and R_17C to R_21C, which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated rings, are not deuterium atoms;
    • [0233] in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, and R_17C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and have an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms;
    • [0234] hydrogen atoms possessed by the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other are not deuterium atoms; and
    • [0235] in the case where the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other has an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms.

[0236] According to the invention, an organic EL device having a low drive voltage and a high external quantum efficiency can be provided.

[0237] According to the invention, a novel compound that can increase the lifetime of an organic EL device can be provided.

[0239] In this specification, a hydrogen atom includes its isotopes different in the number of neutrons, namely, a protium, a deuterium and a tritium.

[0240] In this specification, at a bondable position in a chemical formula where a symbol such as “R”, or “D” representing a deuterium atom is not indicated, a hydrogen atom, that is, a protium atom, a deuterium atom or a tritium atom is bonded.

[0241] In this specification, the number of ring carbon atoms represents the number of carbon atoms forming a subject ring itself among the carbon atoms of a compound having a structure in which atoms are bonded in a ring form (for example, a monocyclic compound, a fused ring compound, a cross-linked compound, a carbocyclic compound, or a heterocyclic compound). When the subject ring is substituted by a substituent, the carbon contained in the substituent is not included in the number of ring carbon atoms. The same shall apply to “the number of ring carbon atoms” described below, unless otherwise specified. For example, a benzene ring has 6 ring carbon atoms, a naphthalene ring includes 10 ring carbon atoms, a pyridine ring includes 5 ring carbon atoms, and a furan ring includes 4 ring carbon atoms. Further, for example, a 9,9-diphenylfluorenyl group includes 13 ring carbon atoms, and a 9,9′-spirobifluorenyl group includes 25 ring carbon atoms.

[0242] When a benzene ring is substituted by, for example, an alkyl group as a substituent, the number of carbon atoms of the alkyl group is not included in the number of ring carbon atoms of the benzene ring. Therefore, the number of ring carbon atoms of the benzene ring substituted by the alkyl group is 6. When a naphthalene ring is substituted by, for example, an alkyl group as a substituent, the number of carbon atoms of the alkyl group is not included in the number of ring carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring. Therefore, the number of ring carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring substituted by the alkyl group is 10.

[0243] In this specification, the number of ring atoms represents the number of atoms forming a subject ring itself among the atoms of a compound having a structure in which atoms are bonded in a ring form (for example, the structure includes a monocyclic ring, a fused ring and a ring assembly) (for example, a monocyclic compound, a fused ring compound, a cross-linked compound, a carbocyclic compound and a heterocyclic compound). The number of ring atoms does not include atoms which do not form the ring (for example, a hydrogen atom which terminates a bond of the atoms forming the ring), or atoms contained in a substituent when the ring is substituted by the substituent. The same shall apply to “the number of ring atoms” described below, unless otherwise specified. For example, the number of atoms of a pyridine ring is 6, the number of atoms of a quinazoline ring is 10, and the number of a furan ring is 5. For example, hydrogen atoms bonded to a pyridine ring and atoms constituting a substituent substituted on the pyridine ring are not included in the number of ring atoms of the pyridine ring. Therefore, the number of ring atoms of a pyridine ring with which a hydrogen atom or a substituent is bonded is 6. For example, hydrogen atoms and atoms constituting a substituent which are bonded with a quinazoline ring is not included in the number of ring atoms of the quinazoline ring. Therefore, the number of ring atoms of a quinazoline ring with which a hydrogen atom or a substituent is bonded is 10.

[0244] In this specification, “XX to YY carbon atoms” in the expression “a substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group including XX to YY carbon atoms” represents the number of carbon atoms in the case where the ZZ group is unsubstituted by a substituent, and does not include the number of carbon atoms of a substituent in the case where the ZZ group is substituted by the substituent. Here, “YY” is larger than “XX”, and “XX” means an integer of 1 or more and “YY” means an integer of 2 or more.

[0245] In this specification, “XX to YY atoms” in the expression “a substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group including XX to YY atoms” represents the number of atoms in the case where the ZZ group is unsubstituted by a substituent, and does not include the number of atoms of a substituent in the case where the ZZ group is substituted by the substituent. Here, “YY” is larger than “XX”, and “XX” means an integer of 1 or more and “YY” means an integer of 2 or more.

[0246] In this specification, the unsubstituted ZZ group represents the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group” is a “ZZ group unsubstituted by a substituent”, and the substituted ZZ group represents the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group” is a “ZZ group substituted by a substituent”.

[0247] In this specification, a term “unsubstituted” in the case of “a substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group” means that hydrogen atoms in the ZZ group are not substituted by a substituent. Hydrogen atoms in a term “unsubstituted ZZ group” are a protium atom, a deuterium atom, or a tritium atom.

[0248] In this specification, a term “substituted” in the case of “a substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group” means that one or more hydrogen atoms in the ZZ group are substituted by a substituent. Similarly, a term “substituted” in the case of “a BB group substituted by an AA group” means that one or more hydrogen atoms in the BB group are substituted by the AA group.

“Substituent as Described in this Specification”

[0249] Hereinafter, the substituent described in this specification will be explained.

[0250] The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted aryl group” described in this specification is 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, and more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

[0251] The number of ring atoms of the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described in this specification is 5 to 50, preferably 5 to 30, and more preferably 5 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

[0252] The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkyl group” described in this specification is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 20, and more preferably 1 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

[0253] The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” described in this specification is 2 to 50, preferably 2 to 20, and more preferably 2 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

[0254] The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” described in this specification is 2 to 50, preferably 2 to 20, and more preferably 2 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

[0255] The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described in this specification is 3 to 50, preferably 3 to 20, and more preferably 3 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

[0256] The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted arylene group” described in this specification is 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, and more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

[0257] The number of ring atoms of the “unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group” described in this specification is 5 to 50, preferably 5 to 30, and more preferably 5 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

[0258] The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkylene group” described in this specification is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 20, and more preferably 1 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Aryl Group”

[0259] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in this specification (specific example group G1) include the following unsubstituted aryl groups (specific example group G1A), substituted aryl groups (specific example group G1B), and the like. (Here, the unsubstituted aryl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” is an “aryl group unsubstituted by a substituent”, and the substituted aryl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” is an “aryl group substituted by a substituent”.). In this specification, in the case where simply referred as an “aryl group”, it includes both a “unsubstituted aryl group” and a “substituted aryl group.”

[0260] The “substituted aryl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms of the “unsubstituted aryl group” are substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “substituted aryl group” include, for example, groups in which one or more hydrogen atoms of the “unsubstituted aryl group” of the following specific example group G1A are substituted by a substituent, the substituted aryl groups of the following specific example group G1B, and the like. It should be noted that the examples of the “unsubstituted aryl group” and the examples of the “substituted aryl group” enumerated in this specification are mere examples, and the “substituted aryl group” described in this specification also includes a group in which a hydrogen atom bonded with a carbon atom of the aryl group itself in the “substituted aryl group” of the following specific group G1B is further substituted by a substituent, and a group in which a hydrogen atom of a substituent in the “substituted aryl group” of the following specific group G1B is further substituted by a substituent.

Unsubstituted Aryl Group (Specific Example Group G1a):

• • [0261] a phenyl group,
  • [0262] a p-biphenyl group,
  • [0263] a m-biphenyl group,
  • [0264] an o-biphenyl group,
  • [0265] a p-terphenyl-4-yl group,
  • [0266] a p-terphenyl-3-yl group,
  • [0267] a p-terphenyl-2-yl group,
  • [0268] a m-terphenyl-4-yl group,
  • [0269] a m-terphenyl-3-yl group,
  • [0270] a m-terphenyl-2-yl group,
  • [0271] an o-terphenyl-4-yl group,
  • [0272] an o-terphenyl-3-yl group,
  • [0273] an o-terphenyl-2-yl group,
  • [0274] a 1-naphthyl group,
  • [0275] a 2-naphthyl group,
  • [0276] an anthryl group,
  • [0277] a benzanthryl group,
  • [0278] a phenanthryl group,
  • [0279] a benzophenanthryl group,
  • [0280] a phenalenyl group,
  • [0281] a pyrenyl group,
  • [0282] a chrysenyl group,
  • [0283] a benzochrysenyl group,
  • [0284] a triphenylenyl group,
  • [0285] a benzotriphenylenyl group,
  • [0286] a tetracenyl group,
  • [0287] a pentacenyl group,
  • [0288] a fluorenyl group,
  • [0289] a 9,9′-spirobifluorenyl group,
  • [0290] a benzofluorenyl group,
  • [0291] a dibenzofluorenyl group,
  • [0292] a fluoranthenyl group,
  • [0293] a benzofluoranthenyl group,
  • [0294] a perylenyl group, and
  • [0295] a monovalent aryl group derived by removing one hydrogen atom from the ring structures represented by any of the following general formulas (TEMP-1) to (TEMP-15).

[0296]
Substituted Aryl Group (Specific Example Group G1B):

• • [0297] an o-tolyl group,
  • [0298] a m-tolyl group,
  • [0299] a p-tolyl group,
  • [0300] a p-xylyl group,
  • [0301] a m-xylyl group,
  • [0302] an o-xylyl group,
  • [0303] a p-isopropylphenyl group,
  • [0304] a m-isopropylphenyl group,
  • [0305] an o-isopropylphenyl group,
  • [0306] a p-t-butylphenyl group,
  • [0307] a m-t-butylphenyl group,
  • [0308] an o-t-butylphenyl group,
  • [0309] a 3,4,5-trimethylphenyl group,
  • [0310] a 9,9-dimethylfluorenyl group,
  • [0311] a 9,9-diphenylfluorenyl group,
  • [0312] a 9,9-bis(4-methylphenyl)fluorenyl group,
  • [0313] a 9,9-bis(4-isopropylphenyl)fluorenyl group,
  • [0314] a 9,9-bis(4-t-butylphenyl)fluorenyl group,
  • [0315] a cyanophenyl group,
  • [0316] a triphenylsilylphenyl group,
  • [0317] a trimethylsilylphenyl group,
  • [0318] a phenylnaphthyl group,
  • [0319] a naphthylphenyl group, and
  • [0320] a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms of a monovalent group derived from the ring structures represented by any of the general formulas (TEMP-1) to (TEMP-15) are substituted by a substituent.
    “Substituted or Unsubstituted Heterocyclic Group”

[0321] The “heterocyclic group” described in this specification is a ring group having at least one hetero atom in the ring atom. Specific examples of the hetero atom include a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a silicon atom, a phosphorus atom, and a boron atom.

[0322] The “heterocyclic group” in this specification is a monocyclic group or a fused ring group.

[0323] The “heterocyclic group” in this specification is an aromatic heterocyclic group or a non-aromatic heterocyclic group.

[0324] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” (specific example group G2) described in this specification include the following unsubstituted heterocyclic group (specific example group G2A), the following substituted heterocyclic group (specific example group G2B), and the like. (Here, the unsubstituted heterocyclic group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” is a “heterocyclic group unsubstituted by a substituent”, and the substituted heterocyclic group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” is a “heterocyclic group substituted by a substituent”.). In this specification, in the case where simply referred as a “heterocyclic group”, it includes both the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” and the “substituted heterocyclic group.”

[0325] The “substituted heterocyclic group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atom of the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” are substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “substituted heterocyclic group” include a group in which a hydrogen atom of “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” of the following specific example group G2A is substituted by a substituent, the substituted heterocyclic groups of the following specific example group G2B, and the like. It should be noted that the examples of the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” and the examples of the “substituted heterocyclic group” enumerated in this specification are mere examples, and the “substituted heterocyclic group” described in this specification includes groups in which hydrogen atom bonded with a ring atom of the heterocyclic group itself in the “substituted heterocyclic group” of the specific example group G2B is further substituted by a substituent, and a group in which hydrogen atom of a substituent in the “substituted heterocyclic group” of the specific example group G2B is further substituted by a substituent.

[0326] Specific example group G2A includes, for example, the following unsubstituted heterocyclic group containing a nitrogen atom (specific example group G2A1), the following unsubstituted heterocyclic group containing an oxygen atom (specific example group G2A2), the following unsubstituted heterocyclic group containing a sulfur atom (specific example group G2A3), and the monovalent heterocyclic group derived by removing one hydrogen atom from the ring structures represented by any of the following general formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33) (specific example group G2A4).

[0327] Specific example group G2B includes, for example, the following substituted heterocyclic group containing a nitrogen atom (specific example group G2B1), the following substituted heterocyclic group containing an oxygen atom (specific example group G2B2), the following substituted heterocyclic group containing a sulfur atom (specific example group G2B3), and the following group in which one or more hydrogen atoms of the monovalent heterocyclic group derived from the ring structures represented by any of the following general formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33) are substituted by a substituent (specific example group G2B4).

Unsubstituted Heterocyclic Group Containing a Nitrogen Atom (Specific Example Group G2A1):

• • [0328] a pyrrolyl group,
  • [0329] an imidazolyl group,
  • [0330] a pyrazolyl group,
  • [0331] a triazolyl group,
  • [0332] a tetrazolyl group,
  • [0333] an oxazolyl group,
  • [0334] an isoxazolyl group,
  • [0335] an oxadiazolyl group,
  • [0336] a thiazolyl group,
  • [0337] an isothiazolyl group,
  • [0338] a thiadiazolyl group,
  • [0339] a pyridyl group,
  • [0340] a pyridazinyl group,
  • [0341] a pyrimidinyl group,
  • [0342] a pyrazinyl group,
  • [0343] a triazinyl group,
  • [0344] an indolyl group,
  • [0345] an isoindolyl group,
  • [0346] an indolizinyl group,
  • [0347] a quinolizinyl group,
  • [0348] a quinolyl group,
  • [0349] an isoquinolyl group,
  • [0350] a cinnolyl group,
  • [0351] a phthalazinyl group,
  • [0352] a quinazolinyl group,
  • [0353] a quinoxalinyl group,
  • [0354] a benzimidazolyl group,
  • [0355] an indazolyl group,
  • [0356] a phenanthrolinyl group,
  • [0357] a phenanthridinyl group,
  • [0358] an acridinyl group,
  • [0359] a phenazinyl group,
  • [0360] a carbazolyl group,
  • [0361] a benzocarbazolyl group,
  • [0362] a morpholino group,
  • [0363] a phenoxazinyl group,
  • [0364] a phenothiazinyl group,
  • [0365] an azacarbazolyl group, and
  • [0366] a diazacarbazolyl group.
    Unsubstituted Heterocyclic Group Containing an Oxygen Atom (Specific Example Group G2A2):
  • [0367] a furyl group,
  • [0368] an oxazolyl group,
  • [0369] an isoxazolyl group,
  • [0370] an oxadiazolyl group,
  • [0371] a xanthenyl group,
  • [0372] a benzofuranyl group,
  • [0373] an isobenzofuranyl group,
  • [0374] a dibenzofuranyl group,
  • [0375] a naphthobenzofuranyl group,
  • [0376] a benzoxazolyl group,
  • [0377] a benzisoxazolyl group,
  • [0378] a phenoxazinyl group,
  • [0379] a morpholino group,
  • [0380] a dinaphthofuranyl group,
  • [0381] an azadibenzofuranyl group,
  • [0382] a diazadibenzofuranyl group,
  • [0383] an azanaphthobenzofuranyl group, and
  • [0384] a diazanaphthobenzofuranyl group.
    Unsubstituted Heterocyclic Group Containing a Sulfur Atom (Specific Example Group G2A3):
  • [0385] a thienyl group,
  • [0386] a thiazolyl group,
  • [0387] an isothiazolyl group,
  • [0388] a thiadiazolyl group,
  • [0389] a benzothiophenyl group (benzothienyl group),
  • [0390] an isobenzothiophenyl group (isobenzothienyl group),
  • [0391] a dibenzothiophenyl group (dibenzothienyl group),
  • [0392] a naphthobenzothiophenyl group (naphthobenzothienyl group),
  • [0393] a benzothiazolyl group,
  • [0394] a benzisothiazolyl group,
  • [0395] a phenothiazinyl group,
  • [0396] a dinaphthothiophenyl group (dinaphthothienyl group),
  • [0397] an azadibenzothiophenyl group (azadibenzothienyl group),
  • [0398] a diazadibenzothiophenyl group (diazadibenzothienyl group),
  • [0399] an azanaphthobenzothiophenyl group (azanaphthobenzothienyl group), and
  • [0400] a diazanaphthobenzothiophenyl group (diazanaphthobenzothienyl group).
    Monovalent Heterocyclic Group Derived by Removing One Hydrogen Atom from the Ring Structures Represented by any of the Following General Formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33) (Specific Example Group G2A4):

[0401]

[0402] In the general formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33), X_A and Y_A are independently an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, NH, or CH₂. Provided that at least one of X_A and Y_A is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NH.

[0403] In the general formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33), when at least one of X_A and Y_A is NH or CH₂, the monovalent heterocyclic group derived from the ring structures represented by any of the general formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33) includes a monovalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom from these NH or CH₂.

Substituted Heterocyclic Group Containing a Nitrogen Atom (Specific Example Group G2B1):

• • [0404] a (9-phenyl)carbazolyl group,
  • [0405] a (9-biphenylyl)carbazolyl group,
  • [0406] a (9-phenyl)phenylcarbazolyl group,
  • [0407] a (9-naphthyl)carbazolyl group,
  • [0408] a diphenylcarbazol-9-yl group,
  • [0409] a phenylcarbazol-9-yl group,
  • [0410] a methylbenzimidazolyl group,
  • [0411] an ethylbenzimidazolyl group,
  • [0412] a phenyltriazinyl group,
  • [0413] a biphenylyltriazinyl group,
  • [0414] a diphenyltriazinyl group,
  • [0415] a phenylquinazolinyl group, and
  • [0416] a biphenylylquinazolinyl group.
    Substituted Heterocyclic Group Containing an Oxygen Atom (Specific Example Group G2B2):
  • [0417] a phenyldibenzofuranyl group,
  • [0418] a methyldibenzofuranyl group,
  • [0419] a t-butyldibenzofuranyl group, and
  • [0420] a monovalent residue of spiro[9H-xanthene-9,9′-[9H]fluorene].
    Substituted Heterocyclic Group Containing a Sulfur Atom (Specific Example Group G2B3):
  • [0421] a phenyldibenzothiophenyl group,
  • [0422] a methyldibenzothiophenyl group,
  • [0423] a t-butyldibenzothiophenyl group, and
  • [0424] a monovalent residue of spiro[9H-thioxanthene-9,9′-[9H]fluorene].
    Group in which One or More Hydrogen Atoms of the Monovalent Heterocyclic Group Derived from the Ring Structures Represented by any of the Following General Formulas (TEMP-16) to (TEMP-33) are Substituted by a Substituent (Specific Example Group G2B4):

[0425] The “one or more hydrogen atoms of the monovalent heterocyclic group” means one or more hydrogen atoms selected from hydrogen atoms bonded with ring carbon atoms of the monovalent heterocyclic group, a hydrogen atom bonded with a nitrogen atom when at least one of X_A and Y_A is NH, and hydrogen atoms of a methylene group when one of X_A and Y_A is CH₂.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Alkyl Group”

[0426] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” (specific example group G3) described in this specification include the following unsubstituted alkyl groups (specific example group G3A) and the following substituted alkyl groups (specific example group G3B). (Here, the unsubstituted alkyl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” is an “alkyl group unsubstituted by a substituent”, and the substituted alkyl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” is an “alkyl group substituted by a substituent”.). In this specification, in the case where simply referred as an “alkyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted alkyl group” and the “substituted alkyl group.”

[0427] The “substituted alkyl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the “unsubstituted alkyl group” are substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “substituted alkyl group” include groups in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the following “unsubstituted alkyl group” (specific example group G3A) are substituted by a substituent, the following substituted alkyl group (specific example group G3B), and the like. In this specification, the alkyl group in the “unsubstituted alkyl group” means a linear alkyl group. Thus, the “unsubstituted alkyl group” includes a straight-chain “unsubstituted alkyl group” and a branched-chain “unsubstituted alkyl group”. It should be noted that the examples of the “unsubstituted alkyl group” and the examples of the “substituted alkyl group” enumerated in this specification are mere examples, and the “substituted alkyl group” described in this specification includes a group in which hydrogen atom of the alkyl group itself in the “substituted alkyl group” of the specific example group G3B is further substituted by a substituent, and a group in which hydrogen atom of a substituent in the “substituted alkyl group” of the specific example group G3B is further substituted by a substituent.

Unsubstituted Alkyl Group (Specific Example Group G3a):

• • [0428] a methyl group,
  • [0429] an ethyl group,
  • [0430] a n-propyl group,
  • [0431] an isopropyl group,
  • [0432] a n-butyl group,
  • [0433] an isobutyl group,
  • [0434] a s-butyl group, and
  • [0435] a t-butyl group.
    Substituted Alkyl Group (Specific Example Group G3B):
  • [0436] a heptafluoropropyl group (including isomers),
  • [0437] a pentafluoroethyl group,
  • [0438] a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, and
  • [0439] a trifluoromethyl group.
    “Substituted or Unsubstituted Alkenyl Group”

[0440] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group” described in this specification (specific example group G4) include the following unsubstituted alkenyl group (specific example group G4A), the following substituted alkenyl group (specific example group G4B), and the like. (Here, the unsubstituted alkenyl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group” is a “alkenyl group unsubstituted by a substituent”, and the “substituted alkenyl group” refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group” is a “alkenyl group substituted by a substituent.”). In this specification, in the case where simply referred as an “alkenyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” and the “substituted alkenyl group.”

[0441] The “substituted alkenyl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” are substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “substituted alkenyl group” include a group in which the following “unsubstituted alkenyl group” (specific example group G4A) has a substituent, the following substituted alkenyl group (specific example group G4B), and the like. It should be noted that the examples of the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” and the examples of the “substituted alkenyl group” enumerated in this specification are mere examples, and the “substituted alkenyl group” described in this specification includes a group in which a hydrogen atom of the alkenyl group itself in the “substituted alkenyl group” of the specific example group G4B is further substituted by a substituent, and a group in which a hydrogen atom of a substituent in the “substituted alkenyl group” of the specific example group G4B is further substituted by a substituent.

Unsubstituted Alkenyl Group (Specific Example Group G4a):

• • [0442] a vinyl group,
  • [0443] an allyl group,
  • [0444] a 1-butenyl group,
  • [0445] a 2-butenyl group, and
  • [0446] a 3-butenyl group.
    Substituted Alkenyl Group (Specific Example Group G4B):
  • [0447] a 1,3-butanedienyl group,
  • [0448] a 1-methylvinyl group,
  • [0449] a 1-methylallyl group,
  • [0450] a 1,1-dimethylallyl group,
  • [0451] a 2-methylally group, and
  • [0452] a 1,2-dimethylallyl group.
    “Substituted or Unsubstituted Alkynyl Group”

[0453] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group” described in this specification (specific example group G5) include the following unsubstituted alkynyl group (specific example group G5A) and the like. (Here, the unsubstituted alkynyl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group” is an “alkynyl group unsubstituted by a substituent”.). In this specification, in the case where simply referred as an “alkynyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” and the “substituted alkynyl group.”

[0454] The “substituted alkynyl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” are substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “substituted alkynyl group” include a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the following “unsubstituted alkynyl group” (specific example group G5A) are substituted by a substituent, and the like.

Unsubstituted Alkynyl Group (Specific Example Group G5a):

• • [0455] an ethynyl group.
    “Substituted or Unsubstituted Cycloalkyl Group”

[0456] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described in this specification (specific example group G6) include the following unsubstituted cycloalkyl group (specific example group G6A), the following substituted cycloalkyl group (specific example group G6B), and the like. (Here, the unsubstituted cycloalkyl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” is a “cycloalkyl group unsubstituted by a substituent”, and the substituted cycloalkyl group refers to the case where the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” is a “cycloalkyl group substituted by a substituent”.). In this specification, in the case where simply referred as a “cycloalkyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” and the “substituted cycloalkyl group.”

[0457] The “substituted cycloalkyl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” are substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “substituted cycloalkyl group” include a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the following “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” (specific example group G6A) are substituted by a substituent, and examples of the following substituted cycloalkyl group (specific example group G6B), and the like. It should be noted that the examples of the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” and the examples of the “substituted cycloalkyl group” enumerated in this specification are mere examples, and the “substituted cycloalkyl group” in this specification includes a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms bonded with the carbon atom of the cycloalkyl group itself in the “substituted cycloalkyl group” of the specific example group G6B are substituted by a substituent, and a group in which a hydrogen atom of a substituent in the “substituted cycloalkyl group” of specific example group G6B is further substituted by a substituent.

Unsubstituted Cycloalkyl Group (Specific Example Group G6a):

• • [0458] a cyclopropyl group,
  • [0459] a cyclobutyl group,
  • [0460] a cyclopentyl group,
  • [0461] a cyclohexyl group,
  • [0462] a 1-adamantyl group,
  • [0463] a 2-adamantyl group,
  • [0464] a 1-norbornyl group, and
  • [0465] a 2-norbornyl group.
    Substituted Cycloalkyl Group (Specific Example Group G6B):
  • [0466] a 4-methylcyclohexyl group.
    “Group Represented by —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃)”

[0467] Specific examples of the group represented by —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃) described in this specification (specific example group G7) include:

• • [0468] —Si(G1)(G1)(G1),
  • [0469] —Si(G1)(G2)(G2),
  • [0470] —Si(G1)(G1)(G2),
  • [0471] —Si(G2)(G2)(G2),
  • [0472] —Si(G3)(G3)(G3), and
  • [0473] —Si(G6)(G6)(G6).

[0474] G1 is the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

[0475] G2 is the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

[0476] G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

[0477] G6 is the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

[0478] Plural G1's in —Si(G1)(G1)(G1) are the same or different.

[0479] Plural G2's in —Si(G1)(G2)(G2) are the same or different.

[0480] Plural G1's in —Si(G1)(G1)(G2) are the same or different.

[0481] Plural G2's in —Si(G2)(G2)(G2) are be the same or different.

[0482] Plural G3's in —Si(G3)(G3)(G3) are the same or different.

[0483] Plural G6's in —Si(G6)(G6)(G6) are be the same or different.

“Group Represented by —O—(R₉₀₄)” Specific examples of the group represented by —O—(R₉₀₄) in this specification (specific example group G8) include:

• • [0484] —O(G1),
  • [0485] —O(G2),
  • [0486] —O(G3), and
  • [0487] —O(G6).

[0488] G1 is the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

[0489] G2 is the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

[0490] G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

[0491] G6 is the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

“Group Represented by —S—(R₉₀₅)”

[0492] Specific examples of the group represented by —S—(R₉₀₅) in this specification (specific example group G9) include:

• • [0493] —S(G1),
  • [0494] —S(G2),
  • [0495] —S(G3), and
  • [0496] —S(G6).

[0497] G1 is the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

[0498] G2 is the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

[0499] G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

[0500] G6 is the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

“Group Represented by —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇)”

[0501] Specific examples of the group represented by —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇) in this specification (specific example group G10) include:

• • [0502] —N(G1)(G1),
  • [0503] —N(G2)(G2),
  • [0504] —N(G1)(G2),
  • [0505] —N(G3)(G3), and
  • [0506] —N(G6)(G6).

[0507] G1 is the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

[0508] G2 is the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

[0509] G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

[0510] G6 is the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

[0511] Plural G1's in —N(G1)(G1) are the same or different.

[0512] Plural G2's in —N(G2)(G2) are the same or different.

[0513] Plural G3's in —N(G3)(G3) are the same or different.

[0514] Plural G6's in —N(G6)(G6) are the same or different.

“Halogen Atom”

[0515] Specific examples of the “halogen atom” described in this specification (specific example group G11) include a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom, and the like.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Fluoroalkyl Group”

[0516] The “substituted or unsubstituted fluoroalkyl group” described in this specification is a group in which at least one hydrogen atom bonded with a carbon atom constituting the alkyl group in the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” is substituted by a fluorine atom, and includes a group in which all hydrogen atoms bonded with a carbon atom constituting the alkyl group in the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” are substituted by a fluorine atom (a perfluoro group). The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted fluoroalkyl group” is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, more preferably 1 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification. The “substituted fluoroalkyl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms of the “fluoroalkyl group” are substituted by a substituent. The “substituted fluoroalkyl group” described in this specification also includes a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms bonded with a carbon atom of the alkyl chains in the “substituted fluoroalkyl group” are further substituted by a substituent, and a group in which one or more hydrogen atom of a substituent in the “substituted fluoroalkyl group” are further substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “unsubstituted fluoroalkyl group” include a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the “alkyl group” (specific group G3) are substituted by a fluorine atom, and the like.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Haloalkyl Group”

[0517] The “substituted or unsubstituted haloalkyl group” described in this specification is a group in which at least one hydrogen atom bonded with a carbon atom constituting the alkyl group in the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” is substituted by a halogen atom, and also includes a group in which all hydrogen atoms bonded with a carbon atom constituting the alkyl group in the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” are substituted by a halogen atom. The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted haloalkyl group” is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, more preferably 1 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification. The “substituted haloalkyl group” means a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms of the “haloalkyl group” are substituted by a substituent. The “substituted haloalkyl group” described in this specification also includes a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms bonded with a carbon atom of the alkyl chain in the “substituted haloalkyl group” are further substituted by a substituent, and a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms of a substituent in the “substituted haloalkyl group” are further substituted by a substituent. Specific examples of the “unsubstituted haloalkyl group” include a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms in the “alkyl group” (specific example group G3) are substituted by a halogen atom, and the like. A haloalkyl group is sometimes referred to as an alkyl halide group.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Alkoxy Group”

[0518] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group” described in this specification include a group represented by —O(G3), wherein G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3. The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkoxy group” is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, more preferably 1 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Alkylthio Group”

[0519] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkylthio group” described in this specification include a group represented by —S(G3), wherein G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3. The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkylthio group” is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, more preferably 1 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Aryloxy Group”

[0520] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group” described in this specification include a group represented by —O(G1), wherein G1 is the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1. The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted aryloxy group” is 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Arylthio Group”

[0521] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted arylthio group” described in this specification include a group represented by —S(G1), wherein G1 is a “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1. The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted arylthio group” is 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Trialkylsilyl Group”

[0522] Specific examples of the “trialkylsilyl group” described in this specification include a group represented by —Si(G3)(G3)(G3), where G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3. Plural G3's in —Si(G3)(G3)(G3) are the same or different. The number of carbon atoms in each alkyl group of the “trialkylsilyl group” is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 20, more preferably 1 to 6, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Aralkyl Group”

[0523] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group” described in this specification is a group represented by -(G3)-(G1), wherein G3 is the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3, and G1 is the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1. Therefore, the “aralkyl group” is a group in which a hydrogen atom of the “alkyl group” is substituted by an “aryl group” as a substituent, and is one form of the “substituted alkyl group.” The “unsubstituted aralkyl group” is the “unsubstituted alkyl group” substituted by the “unsubstituted aryl group”, and the number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted aralkyl group” is 7 to 50, preferably 7 to 30, more preferably 7 to 18, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0524] Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group” include a benzyl group, a 1-phenylethyl group, a 2-phenylethyl group, a 1-phenylisopropyl group, a 2-phenylisopropyl group, a phenyl-t-butyl group, an α-naphthylmethyl group, a 1-α-naphthylethyl group, a 2-α-naphthylethyl group, a 1-α-naphthylisopropyl group, a 2-α-naphthylisopropyl group, a β-naphthylmethyl group, a 1-β-naphthylethyl group, a 2-β-naphthylethyl group, a 1-β-naphthylisopropyl group, a 2-β-naphthylisopropyl group, and the like.

[0525] Unless otherwise specified in this specification, examples of the substituted or unsubstituted aryl group described in this specification preferably include a phenyl group, a p-biphenyl group, a m-biphenyl group, an o-biphenyl group, a p-terphenyl-4-yl group, a p-terphenyl-3-yl group, a p-terphenyl-2-yl group, a m-terphenyl-4-yl group, a m-terphenyl-3-yl group, a m-terphenyl-2-yl group, an o-terphenyl-4-yl group, an o-terphenyl-3-yl group, an o-terphenyl-2-yl group, a 1-naphthyl group, a 2-naphthyl group, an anthryl group, a phenanthryl group, a pyrenyl group, a chrysenyl group, a triphenylenyl group, a fluorenyl group, a 9,9′-spirobifluorenyl group, 9,9-dimethylfluorenyl group, 9,9-diphenylfluorenyl group, and the like.

[0526] Unless otherwise specified in this specification, examples of the substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic groups described in this specification preferably include a pyridyl group, a pyrimidinyl group, a triazinyl group, a quinolyl group, an isoquinolyl group, a quinazolinyl group, a benzimidazolyl group, a phenanthrolinyl group, a carbazolyl group (a 1-carbazolyl group, a 2-carbazolyl group, a 3-carbazolyl group, a 4-carbazolyl group, or a 9-carbazolyl group), a benzocarbazolyl group, an azacarbazolyl group, a diazacarbazolyl group, a dibenzofuranyl group, a naphthobenzofuranyl group, an azadibenzofuranyl group, a diazadibenzofuranyl group, a dibenzothiophenyl group, a naphthobenzothiophenyl group, an azadibenzothiophenyl group, a diazadibenzothiophenyl group, a (9-phenyl)carbazolyl group (a (9-phenyl)carbazol-1-yl group, a (9-phenyl)carbazol-2-yl group, a (9-phenyl)carbazol-3-yl group, or a (9-phenyl)carbazol-4-yl group), a (9-biphenylyl)carbazolyl group, a (9-phenyl)phenylcarbazolyl group, a diphenylcarbazol-9-yl group, a phenylcarbazol-9-yl group, a phenyltriazinyl group, a biphenylyltriazinyl group, a diphenyltriazinyl group, a phenyldibenzofuranyl group, a phenyldibenzothiophenyl group, and the like.

[0527] In this specification, the carbazolyl group is specifically any of the following groups, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0528]

[0529] In this specification, the (9-phenyl)carbazolyl group is specifically any of the following groups, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0530]

[0531] In the general formulas (TEMP-Cz1) to (TEMP-Cz9), * represents a bonding position.

[0532] In this specification, the dibenzofuranyl group and the dibenzothiophenyl group are specifically any of the following groups, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0533]

[0534] In the general formulas (TEMP-34) to (TEMP-41), * represents a bonding position.

[0535] The substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group described in this specification is preferably a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, a t-butyl group, or the like, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Arylene Group”

[0536] The “substituted or unsubstituted arylene group” described in this specification is a divalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom on the aryl ring of the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group”, unless otherwise specified. Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted arylene group” (specific example group G12) include a divalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom on the aryl ring of the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described in the specific example group G1, and the like.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Divalent Heterocyclic Group”

[0537] The “substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group” described in this specification is a divalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom on the heterocyclic ring of the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group”, unless otherwise specified. Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group” (specific example group G13) include a divalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom on the heterocyclic ring of the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2, and the like.

“Substituted or Unsubstituted Alkylene Group”

[0538] The “substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group” described in this specification is a divalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom on the alkyl chain of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group”, unless otherwise specified. Specific examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group” (specific example group G14) include a divalent group derived by removing one hydrogen atom on the alkyl chain of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3, and the like.

[0539] The substituted or unsubstituted arylene group described in this specification is preferably any group of the following general formulas (TEMP-42) to (TEMP-68), unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0540]

[0541] In the general formulas (TEMP-42) to (TEMP-52), Q₁ to Q₁₀ are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

[0542] In the general formulas (TEMP-42) to (TEMP-52), * represents a bonding position.

[0543]

[0544] In the general formulas (TEMP-53) to (TEMP-62), Q₁ to Q₁₀ are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

[0545] Q₉ and Q₁₀ may be bonded with each other via a single bond to form a ring.

[0546] In the general formulas (TEMP-53) to (TEMP-62), * represents a bonding position.

[0547]

[0548] In the general formulas (TEMP-63) to (TEMP-68), Q₁ to Q₃ are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

[0549] In the general formulas (TEMP-63) to (TEMP-68), * represents a bonding position.

[0550] The substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group described in this specification is preferably any group of the following general formulas (TEMP-69) to (TEMP-102), unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0551]

[0552] In the general formulas (TEMP-69) to (TEMP-82), Q₁ to Q₉ are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

[0553]

[0554] In the general formulas (TEMP-83) to (TEMP-102), Q₁ to Q₃ are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

[0555] The above is the explanation of the “Substituent described in this specification.”

“The Case where Bonded with Each Other to Form a Ring”

[0556] In this specification, the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted monocycle by bonding with each other, form a substituted or unsubstituted fused ring by bonding with each other, or do not bond with each other” means the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted monocycle by bonding with each other”; the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted fused ring by bonding with each other”; and the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more do not bond with each other.”

[0557] The case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted monocycle by bonding with each other” and the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted fused ring by bonding with each other” in this specification (these cases may be collectively referred to as “the case where forming a ring by bonding with each other”) will be described below. The case of an anthracene compound represented by the following general formula (TEMP-103) in which the mother skeleton is an anthracene ring will be described as an example.

[0558]

[0559] For example, in the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more among R₉₂₁ to R₉₃₀ form a ring by bonding with each other”, the one set of adjacent two includes a pair of R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂, a pair of R₉₂₂ and R₉₂₃, a pair of R₉₂₃ and R₉₂₄, a pair of R₉₂₄ and R₉₃₀, a pair of R₉₃₀ and R₉₂₅, a pair of R₉₂₅ and R₉₂₆, a pair of R₉₂₆ and R₉₂₇, a pair of R₉₂₇ and R₉₂₈, a pair of R₉₂₈ and R₉₂₉, and a pair of R₉₂₉ and R₉₂₁.

[0560] The “one or more sets” means that two or more sets of the adjacent two or more sets may form a ring at the same time. For example, R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ form a ring Q_A by bonding with each other, and at the same, time R₉₂₅ and R₉₂₆ form a ring Q_B by bonding with each other, the anthracene compound represented by the general formula (TEMP-103) is represented by the following general formula (TEMP-104).

[0561]

[0562] The case where the “set of adjacent two or more” form a ring includes not only the case where the set (pair) of adjacent “two” is bonded with as in the above-mentioned examples, but also the case where the set of adjacent “three or more” are bonded with each other. For example, it means the case where R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ form a ring Q_A by bonding with each other, and R₉₂₂ and R₉₂₃ form a ring Qc by bonding with each other, and adjacent three (R₉₂₁, R₉₂₂ and R₉₂₃) form rings by bonding with each other and together fused to the anthracene mother skeleton. In this case, the anthracene compound represented by the general formula (TEMP-103) is represented by the following general formula (TEMP-105). In the following general formula (TEMP-105), the ring Q_A and the ring Qc share R₉₂₂.

[0563]

[0564] The “monocycle” or “fused ring” formed may be a saturated ring or an unsaturated ring, as a structure of the formed ring alone. Even when the “one pair of adjacent two” forms a “monocycle” or a “fused ring”, the “monocycle” or the “fused ring” may form a saturated ring or an unsaturated ring. For example, the ring Q_A and the ring Q_B formed in the general formula (TEMP-104) are independently a “monocycle” or a “fused ring.” The ring Q_A and the ring Qc formed in the general formula (TEMP-105) are “fused ring.” The ring Q_A and ring Qc of the general formula (TEMP-105) are fused ring by fusing the ring Q_A and the ring Qc together. When the ring Q_A of the general formula (TMEP-104) is a benzene ring, the ring Q_A is a monocycle. When the ring Q_A of the general formula (TMEP-104) is a naphthalene ring, the ring Q_A is a fused ring.

[0565] The “unsaturated ring” means an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an aromatic heterocyclic ring. The “saturated ring” means an aliphatic hydrocarbon ring, or a non-aromatic heterocyclic ring.

[0566] Specific examples of the aromatic hydrocarbon ring include a structure in which the group listed as a specific example in the specific example group G1 is terminated by a hydrogen atom.

[0567] Specific examples of the aromatic heterocyclic ring include a structure in which the aromatic heterocyclic group listed as a specific example in the example group G2 is terminated by a hydrogen atom.

[0568] Specific examples of the aliphatic hydrocarbon ring include a structure in which the group listed as a specific example in the specific example group G6 is terminated by a hydrogen atom.

[0569] The term “to form a ring” means forming a ring only with plural atoms of the mother skeleton, or with plural atoms of the mother skeleton and one or more arbitrary elements in addition. For example, the ring Q_A shown in the general formula (TEMP-104), which is formed by bonding R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ with each other, is a ring formed from the carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton with which R₉₂₁ is bonded, the carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton with which R₉₂₂ is bonded, and one or more arbitrary elements. For example, in the case where the ring Q_A is formed with R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂, when a monocyclic unsaturated ring is formed with the carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton with which R₉₂₁ is bonded, the carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton with which R₉₂₂ is bonded, and four carbon atoms, the ring formed with R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ is a benzene ring.

[0570] Here, the “arbitrary element” is preferably at least one element selected from the group consisting of a carbon element, a nitrogen element, an oxygen element, and a sulfur element, unless otherwise specified in this specification. In the arbitrary element (for example, a carbon element or a nitrogen element), a bond which does not form a ring may be terminated with a hydrogen atom or the like, or may be substituted with “arbitrary substituent” described below. When an arbitrary element other than a carbon element is contained, the ring formed is a heterocyclic ring.

[0571] The number of “one or more arbitrary element(s)” constituting a monocycle or a fused ring is preferably 2 or more and 15 or less, more preferably 3 or more and 12 or less, and still more preferably 3 or more and 5 or less, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0572] The “monocycle” is preferable among the “monocycle” and the “fused ring”, unless otherwise specified in this specification.

[0573] The “unsaturated ring” is preferable among the “saturated ring” and the “unsaturated ring”, unless otherwise specified in this specification. Unless otherwise specified in this specification, the “monocycle” is preferably a benzene ring.

[0574] Unless otherwise specified in this specification, the “unsaturated ring” is preferably a benzene ring.

[0575] Unless otherwise specified in this specification, when “one or more sets of adjacent two or more” are “bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted monocycle” or “bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted fused ring”, this specification, one or more sets of adjacent two or more are preferably bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted “unsaturated ring” from plural atoms of the mother skeleton and one or more and 15 or less elements which is at least one kind selected from a carbon elements, a nitrogen element, an oxygen element, and a sulfur element.

[0576] The substituent in the case where the above-mentioned “monocycle” or “fused ring” has a substituent is, for example, an “arbitrary substituent” described below. Specific examples of the substituent which the above-mentioned “monocycle” or “fused ring” has include the substituent described above in the “Substituent described in this specification” section.

[0577] The substituent in the case where the above-mentioned “saturated ring” or “unsaturated ring” has a substituent is, for example, an “arbitrary substituent” described below. Specific examples of the substituent which the above-mentioned “monocycle” or “fused ring” has include the substituent described above in the “Substituent described in this specification” section.

[0578] The foregoing describes the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted monocycle by bonding with each other” and the case where “one or more sets of adjacent two or more form a substituted or unsubstituted fused ring by bonding with each other” (the case where “forming a ring by bonding with each other”).

Substituent in the Case of “Substituted or Unsubstituted”

[0579] In one embodiment in this specification, the substituent (in this specification, sometimes referred to as an “arbitrary substituent”) in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is, for example, a group selected from the group consisting of:

• • [0580] an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0581] an unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0582] an unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0583] an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0584] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [0585] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [0586] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [0587] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0588] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [0589] an unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and
  • [0590] an unsubstituted heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms,
  • [0591] wherein, R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
  • [0592] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0593] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0594] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0595] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0596] a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0597] When two or more R₉₀₁'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₁'s may be the same or different.

[0598] When two or more R₉₀₂'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₂'s may be the same or different.

[0599] When two or more R₉₀₃'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₃'s may be the same or different.

[0600] When two or more R₉₀₄'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₄'s may be the same or different.

[0601] When two or more R₉₀₅'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₅'s may be the same or different.

[0602] When two or more R₉₀₆'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₆'s may be the same or different.

[0603] When two or more R₉₀₇'s are present, the two or more R₉₀₇'s may be the same or different.

[0604] In one embodiment, the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is a group selected from the group consisting of:

• • [0605] an alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0606] an aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and
  • [0607] a heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0608] In one embodiment, the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is a group selected from the group consisting of:

• • [0609] an alkyl group including 1 to 18 carbon atoms,
  • [0610] an aryl group including 6 to 18 ring carbon atoms, and
  • [0611] a heterocyclic group including 5 to 18 ring atoms.

[0612] Specific examples of each of the arbitrary substituents include specific examples of substituent described in the section “Substituent described in this specification” above.

[0613] Unless otherwise specified in this specification, adjacent arbitrary substituents may form a “saturated ring” or an “unsaturated ring”, preferably form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated 5-membered ring, a substituted or unsubstituted saturated 6-membered ring, a substituted or unsubstituted unsaturated 5-membered ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted unsaturated 6-membered ring, more preferably form a benzene ring.

[0614] Unless otherwise specified in this specification, the arbitrary substituent may further have a substituent. The substituent which the arbitrary substituent further has is the same as that of the above-mentioned arbitrary substituent.

[0615] In this specification, the numerical range represented by “AA to BB” means the range including the numerical value AA described on the front side of “AA to BB” as the lower limit and the numerical value BB described on the rear side of “AA to BB” as the upper limit.

[Organic EL Device]

[0616] The organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention is an organic EL device including a cathode, an anode, and an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein the emitting layer contains a first host material, a second host material, and a dopant material.

[0617] The organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention exhibits high device performance by having the above-mentioned configuration. Specifically, an organic EL device having a low driving voltage and a high external quantum efficiency can be provided.

[0618] Details of each material will be described later.

[0619] Schematic configuration of organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention will be explained with reference to the FIGURE.

[0620] The organic EL device 1 according to an aspect of the invention includes a substrate 2, an anode 3, an emitting layer 5, a cathode 10, an organic layer 4 disposed between the anode 3 and the emitting layer 5, and an organic layer 6 disposed between the emitting layer 5 and the cathode 10.

[0621] The first host material, the second host material, and the dopant material are contained in the emitting layer 5 disposed between the anode 3 and the cathode 10. Each of the compounds contained in the emitting layer 5 may be one compound alone or two or more compounds.

[0622] Although the organic EL device 1 may include an emitting layer other than the emitting layer 5, in an aspect of the invention, one emitting layer (emitting layer 5) generally contains the first host material, the second host material, and the dopant material.

(First Host Material)

[0623] The first host material is a compound represented by the following formula (1);

• • [0624] provided that the first host material and the second host material described later are different compounds:

[0625]

[0626] In the formula (1),

• • [0627] R_1A to R_8A are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituent R, or
    a group represented by the following formula (1A);
  • [0628] the substituent R is
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0629] when two or more of the substituents R are present, the two or more of the substituents R may be the same as or different from each other;
  • [0630] L_1A's are independently
    a single bond,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0631] Ar_1A's are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0632] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0633] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are the same as or different from each other;
    -L_1A-Ar_1A  (1A)
  • [0634] wherein in the formula (1A),
  • [0635] L₁A and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1); and
  • [0636] when two or more groups represented by the formula (1A) are present, the two or more of the groups represented by the formula (1A) may be the same as or different from each other.

[0637] Any of the hydrogen atoms possessed by the compound represented by the formula (1) may be a deuterium atom.

[0638] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (1) is a compound represented by the following formula (1-1):

[0639]

[0640] In the formula (1-1), R_1A, R_3A to R_8A, L_1A, and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1).

[0641] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (1) is a compound represented by the following formula (1-11), the following formula (1-12), or the following formula (1-13):

[0642]

[0643] In the formula (1-11), the formula (1-12), and the formula (1-13), R_1A, R_3A to R_8A, L_1A, and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1).

[0644] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (1) is a compound represented by the following formula (1-2):

[0645]

[0646] In the formula (1-2), L_1A and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1).

[0647] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (1) is a compound represented by the following formula (1-21), the following formula (1-22), or the following formula (1-23):

[0648]

[0649] In the formula (1-21), the formula (1-22), and the formula (1-23), L_1A and Ar_1A are as defined in the formula (1).

[0650] In one embodiment, L_1A's are independently a single bond or a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 14 ring carbon atoms.

[0651] In one embodiment, L_1A's are independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group.

[0652] In one embodiment, Ar_1A's are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[0653] In one embodiment, Ar_1A's are independently selected from groups represented by each of the following formulas (a1) to (a4):

[0654]

[0655] In the formulas (a1) to (a4), * is a single bond which bonds with L_1A;

• • [0656] R₂₁ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0657] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);
  • [0658] m1 is an integer of 0 to 4;
  • [0659] m2 is an integer of 0 to 5;
  • [0660] m3 is an integer of 0 to 7;
  • [0661] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of R₂₁'s may be the same as or different from each other; and
  • [0662] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of adjacent R₂₁'s form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring.

[0663] In one embodiment, at least one of R_1A to R_8A may be a deuterium atom, and all of R_1A to R_8A may be deuterium atoms.

[0664] In one embodiment, based on the total amount of a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound having a structure same as the compound represented by the formula (1) except that only protium atoms are contained as hydrogen atoms (hereinafter also referred to as a “protium compound”), the content of the latter in the emitting layer is preferably 99 mol % or less. The content of the protium compound can be confirmed by mass spectrometry.

[0665] The compound represented by the formula (1) can be synthesized by using a known alternative reaction or a raw material tailored to the target compound.

[0666] Specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (1) will be described below, but these are merely illustrative, and the compound represented by the formula (1) is not limited to the following specific examples.

[0667]
(Second Host Material)

[0668] The second host material used in an aspect of the invention is a compound represented by the following formula (2):

[0669]

[0670] In the formula (2),

• • [0671] X_11B is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
  • [0672] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_14B to R_17B form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other;
  • [0673] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11B to R_13B form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0674] R_11B to R_17B which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0675] R_1B to R_8B are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0676] L_1B and L_2B are independently
    a single bond,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0677] Ar₁B is
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0678] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

[0679] Any hydrogen atom possessed by the compound represented by the formula (2) may be a deuterium atom.

[0680] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (2) is a compound represented by the following formula (2-1), the following formula (2-2), or the following formula (2-3):

[0681]

[0682] In the formulas (2-1), (2-2) and (2-3),

• • [0683] R_1B to R_8B, R_11B to R_13B, L_1B, L_2B, X_11B, and Ar_1B are as defined in the formula (2);
  • [0684] R_14B to R_21B are independently
    a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0685] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

[0686] In one embodiment, L_1B and L_2B are independently a single bond or a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 14 ring carbon atoms.

[0687] In one embodiment, L_1B and L_2B are independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group.

[0688] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (2) is a compound represented by the following formula (2-11), the following formula (2-12), or the following formula (2-13):

[0689]

[0690] In the formulas (2-11), (2-12), and (2-13),

• • [0691] R_1B to R_8B, R_11B to R_13B, X_11B, and Ar_1B are as defined in the formula (2);
  • [0692] R_14B to R_21B are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0693] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

[0694] In one embodiment, Ar_1B is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[0695] In one embodiment, Ar_1B is selected from groups represented by each of the following formulas (a1) to (a4):

[0696]

[0697] In the formulas (a1) to (a4), * is a single bond which bonds with L_1B;

• • [0698] R₂₁ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0699] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);
  • [0700] m1 is an integer of 0 to 4;
  • [0701] m2 is an integer of 0 to 5;
  • [0702] m3 is an integer of 0 to 7;
  • [0703] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of R₂₁'s may be the same as or different from each other; and
  • [0704] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of adjacent R₂₁'s form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring.

[0705] In one embodiment, X_11B is an oxygen atom.

[0706] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (2) is a compound represented by the following formula (2-21), the following formula (2-22), or the following formula (2-23):

[0707]

[0708] In the formulas (2-21), (2-22), and (2-23), Ar_1B is as defined in the formula (2).

[0709] The compound represented by the formula (2) can be synthesized in accordance with the synthetic methods described in Examples by using known alternative reactions or raw materials tailored to the target compound.

[0710] Specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (2) will be described below, but these are merely illustrative, and the compound represented by the formula (2) is not limited to the following specific examples.

[0711]

[0712]
[Novel Compound]

[0713] Among the compound represented by the formula (2), a compound represented by the following formula (3-1) and a compound represented by the following formula (3-2) are novel compounds.

[0714] The compounds represented by the following formula (3-1) and the compound represented by the following formula (3-2) can be used as a second host material used in an emitting layer of an organic EL device of an aspect of the invention because naphthobenzofuran is bonded with an anthracene unit at a specific substitution position, the hole-injecting property is improved, the carrier balance is increased when used as a material for an organic EL device, and the deterioration of the emitting layer at the interface on the hole-transporting layer side is suppressed; therefore, extension of the lifetime of the device is expected. Alternatively, the compound can be used as a single host material of the emitting layer. By using the compound represented by the following formula (3-1) or the compound represented by the following formula (3-2), the lifetime of the organic EL device can be increased.

[0715] When a compound having a chemical structure represented by the following formula (3-1) or (3-2) and in which all hydrogen atoms are deuterium atoms is produced, variations in the ratio of deuteration may occur. On the other hand, in the compound of the invention, since only a specific side chain has a deuterium atom, variation in the ratio of deuteration hardly occurs. Since the compound represented by the following formula (3-1) and the compound represented by the following formula (3-2) have a uniform ratio of deuteration compared with the case where a compound in which all hydrogen atoms are deuterated is used, variation in quality of a device fabricated using the compound is reduced, and increase in yield of device fabrication can be expected.

<Compound Represented by Formula (3-1)>

[0716] The novel compound of an aspect of the invention is a compound represented by the following formula (3-1):

[0717]

[0718] In the formula (3-1),

• • [0719] X_11C is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
  • [0720] L_1C and L_2C are independently
    a single bond,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0721] provided that hydrogen atoms possessed by L_1C which is not a single bond may be a deuterium atom;
  • [0722] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11C to R_13C form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0723] R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_18C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0724] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0725] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same as or different from each other;
  • [0726] provided that in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_18C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are hydrogen atoms, the hydrogen atoms are not deuterium atoms;
  • [0727] hydrogen atoms possessed by R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_18C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are not deuterium atoms;
  • [0728] in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, R_15C, and R_18C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring have an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms;
    hydrogen atoms possessed by the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other are not deuterium atoms; and
  • [0729] in the case where the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other has an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms.

[0730] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-1), X_11C is an oxygen atom.

[0731] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-1), L_1C and L_2C are independently a single bond, a phenylene group, or a naphthylene group.

[0732] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-1), L_2C is a single bond.

[0733] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-1), R_1C to R_9C are hydrogen atoms.

[0734] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-1), R_11C to R_15C and R_18C to R_21C are hydrogen atoms.

[0735] Hereinafter, specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (3-1) will be described, but are illustrative only, and the compound represented by the formula (3-1) is not limited to the following specific examples.

[0736]
<Compound Represented by Formula (3-2)>

[0737] A novel compound of another aspect of the invention is a compound represented by the following formula (3-2):

[0738]

[0739] In in the formula (3-2),

• • [0740] X_11C is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
  • [0741] L_1C is
    a single bond,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0742] Ar_1C is
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0743] provided that at least one hydrogen atom possessed by the group of -L_1C-Ar_1C is a deuterium atom;
  • [0744] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_11C to R_13C form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0745] R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, and R_17C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0746] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0747] when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same as or different from each other;
  • [0748] provided that in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, and R_17C to R_21C, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are hydrogen atoms, the hydrogen atoms are not deuterium atoms;
  • [0749] hydrogen atoms possessed by R_1C to R_8C, R_14C and R_17C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated rings, are not deuterium atoms;
  • [0750] in the case where R_1C to R_8C, R_14C, and R_17C to R_21C which are not hydrogen atoms, and R_11C to R_13C which do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and have an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms;
  • [0751] hydrogen atoms possessed by the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other are not deuterium atoms; and
  • [0752] in the case where the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring formed by bonding R_11C to R_13C to each other has an arbitrary substituent, hydrogen atoms possessed by the arbitrary substituent are not deuterium atoms.

[0753] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (3-2) is a compound represented by the following formula (3-2-1).

[0754]

[0755] In the formula (3-2-1), X_11C, R_11C to R_14C, R_17C to R_21C, R_1C to R_8C, and L_1C are as defined in the formula (3-2).

[0756] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-2-1), L_1C is a single bond or an unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[0757] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-2-1), L_1C is a single bond, an unsubstituted phenylene group, or an unsubstituted naphthylene group.

[0758] In one embodiment, in the formula (3-2), X_11C is an oxygen atom.

[0759] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (3-2) is a compound represented by the following formula (3-2-2).

[0760]

[0761] In the formula (3-2-2), Ar_1C is as defined in the formula (3-2).

[0762] In one embodiment, Ar_1C in the formula (3-2) is a —C₆D₅ group.

[0763] Hereinafter, specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (3-2) will be described, but are illustrative only, and the compound represented by the formula (3-2) is not limited to the following specific examples.

[0764]

[0765] The compound represented by the formula (3-1) and the compound represented by the formula (3-2) can be synthesized in accordance with the synthetic methods described in Synthesis Examples by using known alternative reactions or raw materials tailored to the target compound.

(Dopant Material)

[0766] The dopant material used in the emitting layer of the organic EL device of an aspect of the invention is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (11), a compound represented by the following formula (21), a compound represented by the following formula (31), a compound represented by the following formula (41), a compound represented by the following formula (51), a compound represented by the following formula (61), a compound represented by the following formula (71), and a compound represented by the following formula (81).

(Compound Represented by Formula (11))

[0767] The compound represented by the formula (11) is explained below.

[0768]

[0769] In the formula (11),

• • [0770] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0771] at least one of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (12);
  • [0772] R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and that are not a monovalent group represented by the following formula
    (12) are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0773] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

[0774]

[0775] In the formula (12), Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ are independently

• • [0776] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0777] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
    • [0778] L₁₀₁ to L₁₀₃ are independently
  • [0779] a single bond,
  • [0780] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [0781] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 30 ring atoms.

[0782] In the formula (11), it is preferable that two of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ are the group represented by the formula (12).

[0783] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (11) is a compound represented by the following formula (13).

[0784]

[0785] In the formula (13), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are the same as R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (12) in the formula (11); and Ar₁₀₁, Ar₁₀₂, L₁₀₁, L₁₀₂ and L₁₀₃ are as defined in the formula (12).

[0786] In the formula (11), L₁₀₁ is preferably a single bond and L₁₀₂ and L₁₀₃ are preferably a single bond.

[0787] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (11) is a compound represented by the following formula (14) or (15).

[0788]

[0789] In the formula (14), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are as defined in the formula (13); and Ar₁₀₁, Ar₁₀₂, L₁₀₂ and L₁₀₃ are as defined in the formula (12).

[0790]

[0791] In the formula (15), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are as defined in the formula (13); and Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ are as defined in the formula (12).

[0792] In the formula (11) and the formula (12), it is preferable that at least one of Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ is a group represented by the following formula (16).

[0793]

[0794] In the formula (16),

• • [0795] X₁₀₁ is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;
  • [0796] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring:
  • [0797] R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0798] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0799] It is preferable that X₁₀₁ is an oxygen atom.

[0800] It is preferable that at least one of R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or

• • [0801] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0802] It is preferable that in the formula (11) and the formula (12), Ar₁₀₁ is the group represented by the formula (16) and Ar₁₀₂ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[0803] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (11) is a compound represented by the following formula (17).

[0804]

[0805] In the formula (17), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are as defined in the formula (13), and R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ are as defined in the formula (16);

• • [0806] R₁₃₁ to R₁₃₅ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0807] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0808] As the compound represented by the formula (11), the following compounds can be given as specific examples, for example. In the following specific examples, Me represents a methyl group.

[0809]
(Compound Represented by Formula (21))

[0810] The compound represented by the formula (21) is explained below.

[0811]

[0812] In the formula (21),

• • [0813] Z's are independently CR_a or N;
  • [0814] a ring A1 and a ring A2 are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0815] when a plurality of R_a's exists, adjacent two or more of R_a's form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0816] when a plurality of R_b's exists, one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_b's form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0817] when a plurality of R_b's exists, one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R_b's form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0818] n21 and n22 are independently an integer of 0 to 4;
  • [0819] R_a to R, that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0820] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0821] The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” for the ring A1 and the ring A2 has the structure same as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “aryl group” described above. The “aromatic hydrocarbon rings” of the ring A1 and the ring A2 contain each two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure at the center of the formula (21) as the ring atoms. Examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms” include compounds in which a hydrogen atom is introduced into the “aryl group” described in the example group G1.

[0822] The “heterocycle” for the ring A1 and the ring A2 has the structure same as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “heterocyclic group” described above. The “heterocycles” of the ring A1 and the ring A2 contain each two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure at the center of the formula (21) as the ring atoms. Examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms” include compounds in which a hydrogen atom is introduced into the “heterocyclic group” described in the example group G2.

[0823] R_b is bonded to one of the carbon atoms which constitute the aromatic hydrocarbon ring of the ring A1, or one of the atoms which constitute the heterocycle of the ring A1.

[0824] R_c is bonded to one of the carbon atoms which constitute the aromatic hydrocarbon ring of the ring A2, or one of the atoms which constitute the heterocycle of the ring A2.

[0825] It is preferable that at least one (preferably two) of R_a to R, is a group represented by the following formula (21a).
-L₂₀₁-Ar₂₀₁  (21a)

[0826] In the formula (21a),

• • [0827] L₂₀₁ is
    a single bond,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 30 ring atoms; and
  • [0828] Ar₂₀₁ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms, or
    a group represented by the following formula (21b):

[0829]

[0830] In the formula (21b),

• • [0831] L₂₁₁ and L₂₁₂ are independently
    a single bond,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 30 ring atoms;
  • [0832] Ar₂₁₁ and Ar₂₁₂ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and
  • [0833] Ar₂₁₁ and Ar₂₁₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
  • [0834] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms or
  • [0835] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0836] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) is a compound represented by the following formula (22).

[0837]

[0838] In the formula (22),

• • [0839] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0840] R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0841] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0842] It is preferable that at least one (preferably two) of R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ is the group represented by the formula (21a). It is preferable that R₂₀₄ and R₂₁₁ are the groups represented by the formula (21a).

[0843] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) is a compound obtained by bonding a structure represented by the following formula (21-1) or (21-2) to the ring A1. In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (22) is a compound obtained by bonding a structure represented by the following formula (21-1) or (21-2) to the ring to which R₂₀₄ to R₂₀₇ bond.

[0844]

[0845] In the formula (21-1), two *'s bond, respectively to a ring carbon atom in the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or a ring atom in the heterocycle of the ring A1 in the formula (21), or bond, respectively to any of R₂₀₄ to R₂₀₇ in the formula (22);

[0846] In the formula (21-2), three *'s bond, respectively to a ring carbon atom in the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or a ring atom in the heterocycle of the A1 ring in the formula (21), or bond, respectively to one of R₂₀₄ to R₂₀₇ in the formula (22);

[0847] One or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ and R₂₃₁ to R₂₃₉ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

• • [0848] R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ and R₂₃₁ to R₂₃₉ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0849] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0850] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) is a compound represented by the following formula (21-3), (21-4), or (21-5).

[0851]

[0852] In the formulas (21-3), (21-4), and (21-5),

• • [0853] ring A1 is as defined in the formula (21);
  • [0854] R₂₄₀₁ to R₂₄₀₇ are in the same as R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ in the formulas (21-1) and (21-2); R₂₄₁₀ to R₂₄₁₇ are in the same as R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ in the formula (22); and two R₂₄₁₇'s may be the same as or different from each other.

[0855] In one embodiment, the substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms of the ring A1 in the formula (21-5) is a substituted or unsubstituted naphthalene ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted fluorene ring.

[0856] In one embodiment, the substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms of the ring A1 in the formula (21-5) is a substituted or unsubstituted dibenzofuran ring, a substituted or unsubstituted carbazole ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted dibenzothiophene ring.

[0857] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) or (22) is selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by each of the following formulas (21-6-1) to (21-6-7).

[0858]

[0859] In the formulas (21-6-1) to (21-6-7),

• • [0860] R₂₄₂₁ to R₂₄₂₇ are the same as R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ in the formulas (21-1) or (21-2);
  • [0861] R₂₄₃₀ to R₂₄₃₇ and R₂₄₄₁ to R₂₄₄₄ are the same as R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ in the formula (22);
  • [0862] X is O, NR₉₀₁, or C(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃); and
  • [0863] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₃ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0864] In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formula (22), one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other. This embodiment is described in detail as a compound represented by the following formula (25).

(Compound Represented by Formula (25))

[0865] The compound represented by the formula (25) is explained below.

[0866]

[0867] In the formula (25),

• • [0868] two or more pairs selected from the group consisting of R₂₅₁ and R₂₅₂, R₂₅₂ and R₂₅₃, R₂₅₄ and R₂₅₅, R₂₅₅ and R₂₅₆, R₂₅₆ and R₂₅₇, R₂₅₇ and R₂₅₇, R₂₅₉ and R₂₆₀, and R₂₆₀ and R₂₆₁ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other;
  • [0869] provided that the pair of R₂₅₁ and R₂₅₂ and the pair of R₂₅₂ and R₂₅₃ do not form a ring simultaneously; the pair of R₂₅₄ and R₂₅₅ and the pair of R₂₅₅ and R₂₅₆ do not form a ring simultaneously; the pair of R₂₅₅ and R₂₅₆ and the pair of R₂₅₆ and R₂₅ do not form a ring simultaneously; the pair of R₂₅₈ and R₂₅₉ and the pair of R₂₅₉ and R₂₆₀ do not form a ring simultaneously; and the pair of R₂₅₉ and R₂₆₀ and the pair of R₂₆₀ and R₂₆₁ do not form a ring simultaneously;
  • [0870] two or more rings formed by each of pairs of R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ may be the same as or different from each other;
  • [0871] R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0872] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0873] In the formula (25), R_n and R_n+1 (n is a number selected from 251, 252, 254 to 256 and 258 to 260) form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with the two ring carbon atoms to which R_n and R_n+1 are bonded. The ring is preferably configured with atoms selected from a C atom, an O atom, a S atom and a N atom, and the number of atoms is preferably 3 to 7, more preferably 5 or 6.

[0874] The number of the above-described ring structures in the compound represented by the formula (25) is, for example, 2, 3 or 4. The two or more ring structures may fused to the same benzene ring of the main skeleton in the formula (25), or may fused to different benzene rings. For example, in the case where the compound has the three ring structures fused, each one ring structure may fused to each of the three benzene rings in the formula (25).

[0875] As the above-mentioned ring structures in the compound represented by the formula (25), structures represented by each of the following formulas (251) to (260) can be given, for example.

[0876]

[0877] In the formulas (251) to (257),

• • [0878] each of *1 and *2, *3 and *4, *5 and *6, *7 and *8, *9 and *10, *11 and *12, and *13 and *14 represents two ring carbon atoms to which R_n and R_n+1 are bonded, and R_n may bond to either one of the two ring carbon atoms of *1 and *2, *3 and *4, *5 and *6, *7 and *8, *9 and *10, *11 and *12, and *13 and *14;
  • [0879] X₂₅₀₁ is C(R₂₅₁₂)(R₂₅₁₃), NR₂₅₁₄, O or S;
  • [0880] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₂₅₀₁ to R₂₅₀₆ and R₂₅₁₂ to R₂₅₁₃ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring; and
  • [0881] R₂₅₀₁ to R₂₅₁₄ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are defined in the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁.

[0882]

[0883] In the formulas (258) to (260),

• • [0884] each of *1 and *2, and *3 and *4 represents two ring carbon atoms to which R_n and R_n+1 are bonded, and R_n may bond to either one of the two ring carbon atoms of *1 and *2, or *3 and*4;
  • [0885] X₂₅₀₁ is C(R₂₅₁₂)(R₂₅₁₃), NR₂₅₁₄, O or S;
  • [0886] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₂₅₁₅ to R₂₅₂₅ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁₅ to R₂₅₂₁ and R₂₅₂₂ to R₂₅₂₅ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring are defined in the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁.

[0887] In the formula (25), it is preferable that at least one of R₂₅₂, R₂₅₄, R₂₅₅, R₂₆₀ and R₂₆₁ (preferably at least one of R₂₅₂, R₂₅₅, and R₂₆₀, and more preferably R₂₅₂) is a group that does not form the ring.

• • [0888] (i) A substituent which the ring structure formed by R_n and R_n+1 in the formula (25) has,
  • [0889] (ii) R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ in the formula (25) that do not form the ring structure, and
  • [0890] (iii) R₂₅₀₁ to R₂₅₁₄ and R₂₅₁₅ to R₂₅₂₅ in the formulas (251) to (260)
  • [0891] are preferably independently
  • [0892] a hydrogen atom,
  • [0893] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0894] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0895] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0896] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0897] —N(R₉₀₀)(R₉₀₇),
  • [0898] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0899] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms, or
  • [0900] a group selected from the following groups.

[0901]

[0902] In the formulas (261) to (264),

• • [0903] R_d's are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0904] X is C(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂), NR₉₀₃, O, or S;
  • [0905] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1); and
  • [0906] p1's are independently an integer of 0 to 5, p2's are independently an integer of 0 to 4, p3 is an integer of 0 to 3, and p4 is an integer of 0 to 7.

[0907] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (25-1) to (25-6).

[0908]

[0909] In the formulas (25-1) to (25-6), rings d to i are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ are as defined in the formula (25).

[0910] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (25-7) to (25-12).

[0911]

[0912] In the formulas (25-7) to (25-12), rings d to f, k, and j are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ are defined in the same as those in the formula (25).

[0913] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (25-13) to (25-21).

[0914]

[0915] In the formulas (25-13) to (25-21), rings d to k are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ are as defined in the formula (25).

[0916] As a substituent which the ring g or the ring h further has, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and groups represented by each of the formula (261), (263) and (264) can be given, for example.

[0917] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (25-22) to (25-25).

[0918]

[0919] In the formulas (25-22) to (25-25), X₂₅₀'s are independently C(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂), NR₉₀₃, O or S; R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁, and R₂₇₁ to R₂₇₈ are defined in the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ in the formula (25); and R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₃ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0920] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is a compound represented by the following formula (25-26).

[0921]

[0922] In the formula (25-26), X₂₅₀ is C(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂), NR₉₀₃, O or S; R₂₅₃, R₂₅₄, R₂₅₇, R₂₅₈, R₂₆₁ and R₂₇₁ to R₂₈₂ are defined in the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ in the formula (25); and R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₃ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0923] As the compound represented by the formula (21), the following compounds can be shown for example. In the following examples, “Me” represents a methyl group.

[0924]
(Compound Represented by Formula (31))

[0925] The compound represented by the formula (31) is explained below.

[0926] The compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound corresponding to the above-mentioned compound represented by the formula (21-3).

[0927]

[0928] In the formula (31),

• • [0929] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0930] R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0931] R₃₂₁ and R₃₂₂ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0932] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[0933] Examples of “one set of adjacent two or more of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇” are sets of R₃₀₁ and R₃₀₂, R₃₀₂ and R₃₀₃, R₃₀₃ and R₃₀₄, R₃₀₅ and R₃₀₆, R₃₀₆ and R₃₀₇, R₃₀₁, R₃₀₂ and R₃₀₃, and the like.

[0934] In one embodiment, at least one, preferably two of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ are groups represented by —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇).

[0935] In one embodiment, R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0936] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (32).

[0937]

[0938] In the formula (32),

• • [0939] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄ and R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0940] R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄ and R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₅₁ and R₃₅₂ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0941] R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0942] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (33).

[0943]

[0944] In the formula (33), R₃₅₁, R₃₅₂, and R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are as defined in the formula (32).

[0945] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (34) or (35):

[0946]

[0947] In the formulas (34) and (35),

• • [0948] R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are as defined in the formula (32);
  • [0949] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₇₁ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₀ to R₃₈₆ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0950] R₃₇₁ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₀ to R₃₈₆ which do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₈₇ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [0951] two R₃₈₇'s may be the same as or different from each other.

[0952] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (34-2) or (35-2):

[0953]

[0954] In the formulas (34-2) and (35-2), R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄, R₃₇₅ to R₃₇₇, and R₃₈₄ to R₃₈₇ are as defined in the formulas (34) or (35).

[0955] In one embodiment, R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ in the formulas (32), (33), (34), (35), (34-2), and (35-2) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms (preferably a phenyl group).

[0956] In one embodiment, R₃₂₁ and R₃₂₂ in the formula (31), and R₃₅₁, R₃₅₂, and R₃₈₇ in the formulas (32), (33), (34), (35), (34-2), and (35-2) are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms (preferably a phenyl group).

[0957] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (32-11), a compound represented by the following formula (34-11), and a compound represented by the following formula (35-11):

[0958]

[0959] In the formulas (32-11), (34-11), and (35-11),

• • [0960] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₃₀₁ to R₃₃₀₇ and R₃₃₁₁ to R₃₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [0961] R₃₃₀₁ to R₃₃₀₇ and R₃₃₁₁ to R₃₃₁₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₃₃₁ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 20 ring atoms; two R₃₃₃₁'s may be the same as or different from each other; and
  • [0962] R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 20 ring atoms.

[0963] In one embodiment, one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the compound represented by the formula (32-11), the compound represented by the formula (34-11), and the compound represented by the formula (35-11) are one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (32-12), a compound represented by the following formula (34-12), and a compound represented by the following formula (35-12), respectively:

[0964]

[0965] In the formulas (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ and R₃₃₃₁ are as defined in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), or (35-11).

[0966] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group.

[0967] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), two R₃₃₃₁'s are hydrogen atoms.

[0968] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group including 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group including 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 20 ring atoms.

[0969] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is an alkyl group including 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

[0970] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group and two R₃₃₃₁'s are hydrogen atoms.

[0971] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, two R₃₃₃₁'s are hydrogen atoms, and the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group including 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group including 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 20 ring atoms.

[0972] In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, two R₃₃₃₁'s are hydrogen atoms, and the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is an alkyl group including 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

[0973] In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formula (31), one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other.

[0974] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by each of the following formulas (36-1) to (36-6):

[0975]

[0976] In the formulas (36-1) to (36-6),

• • [0977] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₆₀₅ to R₃₆₀₇, R₃₆₁₅ to R₃₆₁₇, and R₃₆₃₁ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form the ring;
  • [0978] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₆₀₁ to R₃₆₀₄, R₃₆₁₁ to R₃₆₁₄, and R₃₆₂₁ to R₃₆₂₈ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form the ring;
  • [0979] R₃₆₀₁ to R₃₆₀₇, R₃₆₁₁ to R₃₆₁₇, R₃₆₂₁ to R₃₆₂₈, and R₃₆₃₁ that do not form the ring are independently
    a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [0980] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    when two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are present, the two or more of each of R₉₀₁ to
    R₉₀₇ are the same as or different from each other;
  • [0981] X₁ is selected from O, S, and N(R₃₆₄₁) and two X₁'s may be the same as or different from each other;
  • [0982] R₃₆₄₁ forms a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with one or more selected from the group consisting of R₃₆₀₁ to R₃₆₀₄, R₃₆₁₁ to R₃₆₁₄, R₃₆₂₄, and R₃₆₂₈, or do not form the ring; and
  • [0983] R₃₆₄₁ which does not form the ring is a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0984] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (36-1) or the formula (36-2), and in one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (36-1).

[0985] In one embodiment, in the compounds represented by each of the formulas (36-1) to (36-6), two R₃₆₃₁'s are phenyl groups.

[0986] In one embodiment, in the compounds represented by each of the formulas (36-1) to (36-6), X₁ is N(R₃₆₄₁).

[0987] In one embodiment, in the compounds represented by each of the formulas (36-1) to (36-6), R₃₆₄₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[0988] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (36-1-1).

[0989]

[0990] In the formula (36-1-1), one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₃₀₀₁, R₃₀₀₂, R₃₀₀₅ to R₃₀₀₇, R₃₀₁₀, R₃₀₁₁, R₃₀₁₄ to R₃₀₁₆, and R₃₀₃₁ to R₃₀₃₄ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

• • [0991] X_a's are independently selected from O, S, and N(R₃₀₃₅);
  • [0992] R₃₀₃₅ forms a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with R₃₀₃₁, or does not form the ring;
  • [0993] R₃₀₀₁, R₃₀₀₂, R₃₀₀₅ to R₃₀₀₇, R₃₀₁₀, R₃₀₁₁, R₃₀₁₄ to R₃₀₁₆, and R₃₀₃₁ to R₃₀₃₄ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₀₂₁ and R₃₀₂₂ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[0994] In one embodiment, the substituent in the case of the “substituted or unsubstituted” in the formulas (31) to (35), (34-2), (35-2), (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), (35-12), (36-1) to (36-6), and (36-1-1) is

• • [0995] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0996] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0997] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [0998] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [0999] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [1000] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1001] As the compound represented by the formula (31), the following compounds can be given, for example. In the following examples, “Me” represents a methyl group.

[1002]

[1003]

[1004]

[1005]

[1006]

[1007]
(Compound Represented by Formula (41))

[1008] The compound represented by the formula (41) is explained below.

[1009]

[1010] In the formula (41),

• • [1011] a ring a, a ring b and a ring c are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1012] R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ are independently bonded to the ring a, the ring b or the ring c to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle;
  • [1013] R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1014] The ring a, the ring b and the ring c are a ring (a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms) which is fused to the fused bicyclic structure containing one B atom and two N atoms in the center of the formula (41).

[1015] The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” for the ring a, the ring b and the ring c has the structure same as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “aryl group” described above. The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” for the ring a contains three carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” for the ring b and the ring c contain two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. As examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms”, compounds obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1 and the like can be given.

[1016] The “heterocycle” for the ring a, the ring b and the ring c has the structure same as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “heterocyclic group” described above. The “heterocycle” for the ring a contains three carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. The “heterocycle” for the ring b and the ring c contains two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. As examples of the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms”, compounds obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

[1017] R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ may be independently bonded to the ring a, the ring b or the ring c to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle. In this case, the heterocycle contains the nitrogen atom in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41). In this case, the heterocycle may contain a heteroatom other than the nitrogen atom. “R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ are bonded to the ring a, the ring b or the ring c” means, specifically, an atom forming the ring a, the ring b or the ring c is bonded to an atom forming R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂. For example, R₄₀₁ may be bonded to the ring a to form a nitrogen-containing heterocycle including a fused bicyclic structure (or a fused tricyclic or a fused more polycyclic structure) in which a ring containing R₄₀₁ and the ring a are fused. Specific examples of the nitrogen-containing heterocycle include compounds corresponding to heterocyclic groups of the fused bicyclic or more polycyclic heterocyclic groups containing a nitrogen atom among the specific example groups G2, and the like.

[1018] The same applies to the case where R₄₀₁ is bonded to the ring b, the case where R₄₀₂ is bonded to the ring a, and the case where R₄₀₂ is bonded to the ring c.

[1019] In one embodiment, the ring a, the ring b and the ring c in the formula (41) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1020] In one embodiment, the ring a, the ring b and the ring c in the formula (41) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthalene ring.

[1021] In one embodiment, R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ in the formula (41) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms, and preferably a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1022] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (41) is a compound represented by the following formula (42):

[1023]

[1024] In the formula (42),

• • [1025] R_401A is bonded with one or more selected from the group consisting of R₄₁₁ and R₄₂₁ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle; R_402A is bonded with one or more selected from the group consisting of R₄₁₃ or R₄₁₄ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle;
  • [1026] R_401A and R_402A that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1027] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [1028] R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle or the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    and
  • [1029] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1030] R_401A and R_402A in the formula (42) are groups corresponding to R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ in the formula (41), respectively.

[1031] R_401A and R₄₁₁ may be bonded with each other to form a nitrogen-containing fused bicyclic (or tricyclic or more polycyclic) heterocycle formed by condensing a fused ring containing R_401A and R₄₁₁ with the benzene ring corresponding to the ring a, for example. As examples of the nitrogen-containing heterocycle, compounds corresponding to nitrogen-containing fused bicyclic or more polycyclic heterocyclic group among the specific example group G2 can be given. The same applies to the case where R_401A and R₄₁₂ are bonded, the case where R_402A and R₄₁₃ are bonded, and the case where R_402A and R₄₁₄ are bonded.

[1032] One or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ may form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other. For example, R₄₁₁ and R₄₁₂ may be bonded with each other to form a structure in which a benzene ring, an indole ring, a pyrrole ring, a benzofuran ring, a benzothiophene ring or the like, is fused to the six-membered ring to which R₄₁₁ and R₄₁₂ are bonded, and the formed fused ring becomes a naphthalene ring, a carbazole ring, an indole ring, a dibenzofuran ring or a dibenzothiophene ring.

[1033] In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1034] In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1035] In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

[1036] In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, and at least one of R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

[1037] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (42) is a compound represented by the following formula (43).

[1038]

[1039] In the formula (43),

• • [1040] R₄₃₁ is bonded with R₄₄₆ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle; R₄₃₃ is bonded with R₄₄₇ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle; R₄₃₄ is bonded with R₄₅₁ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle; and R₄₄₁ is bonded with R₄₄₂ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle;
  • [1041] one or more sets of adjacent two or more of R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [1042] R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle and do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [1043] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1044] R₄₃₁ may be bonded to R₄₄₆ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle. For example, R₄₃₁ may be bonded with R₄₄₆ to form a nitrogen-containing fused tricyclic or more polycyclic heterocycle in which the benzene ring to which R₄₄₆ is bonded, a nitrogen-containing ring and the benzene ring corresponding to the ring a are condensed. As examples of such a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, compounds corresponding to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups including a fused tricyclic or more polycyclic structure in the specific example group G2 can be given. The same applies to the case where R₄₃₃ and R₄₄₇ are bonded, the case where R₄₃₄ and R₄₅₁ are bonded, and the case where R₄₄₁ and R₄₄₂ are bonded.

[1045] In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that are not involved in the formation of a ring are independently, a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1046] In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently, a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1047] In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

[1048] In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that are not involved in the formation of the ring are independently a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, and at least one of R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

[1049] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43A).

[1050]

[1051] In the formula (43A),

• • [1052] R₄₆₁ is
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and
  • [1053] R₄₆₂ to R₄₆₅ are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1054] In one embodiment, R₄₆₁ to R₄₆₅ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1055] In one embodiment, R₄₆₁ and R₄₆₅ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

[1056] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43B).

[1057]

[1058] In the formula (43B),

• • [1059] R₄₇₁ and R₄₇₂ are independently,
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms;
  • [1060] R₄₇ to R₄₇₅ are independently,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and
  • [1061] R₉₀₆ and R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1062] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43B′).

[1063]

[1064] In the formula (43B′), R₄₇₂ to R₄₇₅ are as defined in the formula (43B).

[1065] In one embodiment, at least one of R₄₇₁ to R₄₇₅ is

• • [1066] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1067] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1068] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1069] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [1070] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), or
  • [1071] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1072] In one embodiment,

• • [1073] R₄₇₂ is
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and
  • [1074] R₄₇₁ and R₄₇₃ to R₄₇₅ are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1075] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43C).

[1076]

[1077] In the formula (43C),

• • [1078] R₄₈₁ and R₄₈₂ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and
  • [1079] R₄₈₃ to R₄₈₆ are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1080] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43C′).

[1081]

[1082] In the formula (43C′), R₄₈₃ to R₄₈₆ are as defined in the formula (43C).

[1083] In one embodiment, R₄₈₁ to R₄₈₆ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1084] In one embodiment, R₄₈₁ to R₄₈₆ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1085] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43D).

[1086]

[1087] In the formula (43D),

• • [1088] R₄₆₁₁ is a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₁₁)(R₉₁₂)(R₉₁₃), or —N(R₉₁₄)(R₉₁₅);
  • [1089] R₄₆₁₂ to R₄₆₁₅ are independently an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms, or —Si(R₉₁₁)(R₉₁₂)(R₉₁₃);
  • [1090] R₉₁₁ to R₉₁₃ are independently an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 18 ring carbon atoms; and
  • [1091] R₉₁₄ to R₉₁₅ are independently an unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 18 ring carbon atoms.

[1092] In one embodiment, in the formula (43D), R₄₆₁₁ is a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or —N(R₉₁₄)(R₉₁₅).

[1093] In one embodiment, in the formula (43D), R₄₆₁₂ to R₄₆₁₅ are independently an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms.

[1094] In one embodiment, in the formula (43D), R₄₆₁₁ is —N(R₉₁₄)(R₉₁₅), and R₄₆₁₂ to R₄₆₁₅ are independently an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

[1095] In one embodiment, in the formula (43D), R₄₆₁₁ is an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R₄₆₁₂ to R₄₆₁₅ are independently an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

[1096] In one embodiment, in the formula (43D), R₄₆₁₁ is a hydrogen atom, and R₄₆₁₂ to R₄₆₁₅ are independently an unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms.

[1097] In one embodiment, in the formula (43D), at least one hydrogen atom contained in one or more selected from the group consisting of R₉₁₄ and R₉₁₅ is a deuterium atom.

[1098] The compound represented by the formula (41) can be synthesized by the following method. An intermediate is obtained by bonding the ring a, the ring b and the ring c with linking groups (a group containing N—R₁ and a group containing N—R₂) (first reaction), and a final compound is obtained by bonding the ring a, the ring b and the ring c with a linking group (a group containing B) (second reaction). In the first reaction, an amination reaction such as Buchwald-Hartwig reaction can be applied. In the second reaction, tandem hetero-Friedel-Crafts reaction or the like can be applied.

[1099] Examples of the compound represented by the formula (41) are described below. They are just exemplified compounds, and the compound represented by the formula (41) is not limited to the following examples. In the following specific examples, “Me” represents a methyl group, and “tBu” represents a tert-butyl group.

[1100]
(Compound Represented by Formula (51))

[1101] The compound represented by the formula (51) is explained below.

[1102]

[1103] In the formula (51),

• • [1104] a ring r is a ring represented by the formula (52) or the formula (53) which is fused to respective arbitrary positions of the adjacent rings;
  • [1105] a ring q and a ring s are independently a ring represented by the formula (54) which is fused to respective arbitrary positions of the adjacent rings;
  • [1106] a ring p and a ring t are independently a ring represented by the formula (55) or the formula (56) which is fused to an arbitrary position of the adjacent ring;
  • [1107] when a plurality of R₅₀₁'s exists, adjacent R₅₀₁'s form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [1108] X₅₀₁ is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR₅₀₂;
  • [1109] R₅₀₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring,
    and R₅₀₂ are
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1110] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1);
  • [1111] Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1112] L₅₀₁ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1113] m1's are independently an integer of 0 to 2, m2's are independently an integer of 0 to 4, m3 is independently an integer of 0 to 3, and m4 is independently an integer of 0 to 5; and when a plurality of R₅₀₁'s exists, the plurality of R₅₀₁'s may be the same as or different from each other.

[1114] In the formula (51), each of the ring p to the ring t is fused with the adjacent ring by sharing two carbon atoms. The fused position and the fused direction are not limited, and it can be fused at any position and direction.

[1115] In one embodiment, in the formula (52) or (53) for the r ring, R₅₀₁ is a hydrogen atom.

[1116] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (51-1) to (51-6).

[1117]

[1118] In the formulas (51-1) to (51-6), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1 and m3 are as defined in the formula (51).

[1119] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (51-11) to (51-13).

[1120]

[1121] In the formulas (51-11) to (51-13), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1, m3 and m4 are as defined in the formula (51).

[1122] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (51-21) to (51-25).

[1123]

[1124] In the formulas (51-21) to (51-25), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1 and m4 are as defined in the formula (51).

[1125] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (51-31) to (51-33).

[1126]

[1127] In the formulas (51-31) to (51-33), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1 to m4 are as defined in the formula (51).

[1128] In one embodiment, Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1129] In one embodiment, one of Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms and the other is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1130] As examples of the compound represented by the formula (51), the following compounds can be given, for example. In the following specific examples, “Me” represents a methyl group.

[1131]
(Compound Represented by Formula (61))

[1132] The compound represented by the formula (61) is explained below.

[1133]

[1134] In the formula (61)

• • [1135] at least one set of R₆₀₁ and R₆₀₂, R₆₀₂ and R₆₀₃, and R₆₀₃ and R₆₀₄ form a divalent group represented by the following formula (62) by bonding with each other;
  • [1136] at least one set of R₆₀₅ and R₆₀₆, R₆₀₆ and R₆₀₇, and R₆₀₇ and R₆₀₈ form a divalent group represented by the following formula (63) by bonding with each other.

[1137]

[1138] At least one of R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₄ that does not form the divalent group represented by the formula (62), and R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (64);

• • [1139] at least one of R₆₀₅ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by the formula (63), and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (64);
  • [1140] X₆₀₁ is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR₆₀₉;
  • [1141] R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by the formulas (62) and (63) and that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), and R₆₀₉ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [1142] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1143]

[1144] In the formula (64), Ar₆₀₁ and Ar₆₀₂ are independently

• • [1145] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [1146] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
    • [1147] L₆₀₁ to L₆₀₃ are independently
  • [1148] a single bond,
  • [1149] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms,
  • [1150] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 30 ring atoms, or
  • [1151] a divalent group formed by linking 2 to 4 of a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group
  • [1152] including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, and a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 30 ring atoms.

[1153] In the formula (61), positions at which the divalent group represented by the formula (62) and the divalent group represented by the formula (63) are formed are not limited, and these groups can be formed at possible positions of R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈.

[1154] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (61) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (61-1) to (61-6).

[1155]

[1156] In the formulas (61-1) to (61-6), X₆₀₁ is as defined in the formula (61);

• • [1157] at least two of R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ are the monovalent groups represented by the formula (64);
  • [1158] R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64) are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
    and
  • [1159] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1160] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (61) is a compound represented by any one of the following formulas (61-7) to (61-18).

[1161]

[1162] In the formulas (61-7) to (61-18), X₆₀₁ is as defined in the formula (61); * is a single bond which bonds to the monovalent group represented by the formula (64); and R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ are the same as R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64).

[1163] R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by any one of the formulas (62) and (63) and that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), and R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64) are preferably independently

• • [1164] a hydrogen atom,
  • [1165] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1166] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1167] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1168] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [1169] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [1170] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms.

[1171] The monovalent group represented by the formula (64) is preferably a group represented by the following formula (65) or (66).

[1172]

[1173] In the formula (65), R₆₃₁ to R₆₄₀ are independently

• • [1174] a hydrogen atom,
  • [1175] a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1176] a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1177] a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
  • [1178] a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
  • [1179] —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
  • [1180] —O—(R₉₀₄),
  • [1181] —S—(R₉₀₅),
  • [1182] —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
  • [1183] a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
  • [1184] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [1185] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
    • [1186] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1187]

[1188] In the formula (66), Ar₆₀₁, L₆₀₁ and L₆₀₃ are as defined in the formula (64); and HAr₆₀₁ is a structure represented by the following formula (67).

[1189]

[1190] In the formula (67), X₆₀₂ is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;

• • [1191] any one of R₆₄₁ to R₆₄₈ is a single bond which bonds to L₆₀₃;
  • [1192] R₆₄₁ to R₆₄₈ that are not single bonds are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [1193] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1194] As specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (61), the following compounds can be given, in addition to the compounds described in WO2014/104144. In the following specific examples, “Me” represents a methyl group.

[1195]
(Compound Represented by Formula (71))

[1196] The compound represented by the formula (71) is explained below.

[1197]

[1198] In the formula (71),

• • [1199] a ring A₇₀₁ and a ring A₇₀₂ are independently
    a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1200] one or more rings selected from the group consisting of the ring A₇₀₁ and the ring A₇₀₂ are bonded to *'s in the structure represented by the following formula (72).

[1201]

[1202] In the formula (72),

• • [1203] a ring A₇₀₃ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1204] X₇₀₁ is NR₇₀₃, C(R₇₀₄)(R₇₀₅), Si(R₇₀₆)(R₇₀₇), Ge(R₇₀₈)(R₇₀₉), O, S or Se;
  • [1205] R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;
  • [1206] R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₇₀₃ to R₇₀₉ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1207] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formulas (1).

[1208] One or more rings selected from the group consisting of the ring A₇₀₁ and the ring A₇₀₂ is bonded to *'s in the structure represented by the formula (72). That is, in one embodiment, the ring carbon atoms constituting the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the ring atoms constituting the heterocycle of the ring A₇₀₁ are bonded to *'s in the structure represented by the formula (72). In one embodiment, the ring carbon atoms constituting the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the ring atoms constituting the heterocycle of the ring A₇₀₂ are bonded to *'s in the structure represented by the formula (72).

[1209] In one embodiment, a group represented by the following formula (73) is bonded to one or both of the ring A₇₀₁ and the ring A₇₀₂:

[1210]

[1211] In the formula (73), Ar₇₀₁ and Ar₇₀₂ are independently

• • [1212] a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
  • [1213] a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
    • [1214] L₇₀₁ to L₇₀₃ are independently
  • [1215] a single bond,
  • [1216] a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms,
  • [1217] a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 30 ring atoms, or
  • [1218] a divalent linking group formed by bonding 2 to 4 above mentioned groups.

[1219] In one embodiment, in addition to the ring A₇₀₁, the ring carbon atoms constituting the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the ring atoms constituting the heterocycle of the ring A₇₀₂ are bonded to *'s in the structure represented by the formula (72). In this case, the structures represented by the formula (72) may be the same as or different from each other.

[1220] In one embodiment, R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1221] In one embodiment, R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ form a fluorene structure by bonding with each other.

[1222] In one embodiment, the ring A₇₀₁ and the ring A₇₀₂ are substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon rings including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and they are substituted or unsubstituted benzene rings, for example.

[1223] In one embodiment, the ring A₇₀₃ is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and it is a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, for example.

[1224] In one embodiment, X₇₀₁ is O or S.

[1225] As specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (71), the following compounds can be given, for example. In the following specific examples, “Me” represents a methyl group.

[1226]
(Compound Represented by Formula (81))

[1227] The compound represented by the formula (81) is explained below.

[1228]

[1229] In the formula (81),

• • [1230] a ring A₈₀₁ is a ring represented by the formula (82) which is fused to the adjacent rings at respective arbitrary positions;
  • [1231] a ring A₈₀₂ is a ring represented by the formula (83) which is fused to the adjacent rings at respective arbitrary positions;
  • [1232] two *'s bond to respective arbitrary positions of the ring A₈₀₃;
  • [1233] X₈₀₁ and X₈₀₂ are independently C(R₈₀₃)(R₈₀₄), Si(R₈₀₅)(R₈₀₆), an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom;
  • [1234] a ring A₈₀₃ is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1235] Ar₈₀₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1236] R₈₀₁ to R₈₀₆ are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1237] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);
  • [1238] m801 and m802 are independently an integer of 0 to 2; when m801 is 2, a plurality of R₈₀₁'s may be the same as or different from each other; when m802 is 2, a plurality of R₈₀₂'s may be the same as or different from each other;
  • [1239] a801 is an integer of 0 to 2; when a801 is 0 or 1, the structures in parentheses, which exist in number indicated by “3-a801 (3 subtract a801)” may be the same as or different from each other; and when a801 is 2, Ar₈₀₁ may be the same as or different from each other.

[1240] In one embodiment, Ar₈₀₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1241] In one embodiment, the ring A₈₀₃ is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and it is a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthalene ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted anthracene ring, for example.

[1242] In one embodiment, R₈₀₃ and R₈₀₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

[1243] In one embodiment, a801 is 1.

[1244] As specific examples of the compound represented by the formula (81), the following compounds can be given, for example.

[1245]

[1246] Specific examples of the above groups are as described in the section of [Definitions] of this specification.

[1247] As described above, known materials and device configurations may be applied to the organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention, as long as the device includes a cathode, an anode, and an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, and the emitting layer contains a first host material, a second host material, and a dopant material, and the effect of the invention is not impaired.

[1248] The content of the first host material and the second host material in the emitting layer is preferably 80% by mass or more and 99% by mass or less based on the total mass of the emitting layer.

[1249] The content ratio (mass ratio) of the first host material and the second host material in the emitting layer is usually 1:99 to 99:1, preferably 10:90 to 90:10, and more preferably 40:60 to 60:40.

[1250] The content of the dopant material in the emitting layer is preferably 1% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less based on the total mass of the emitting layer.

[1251] An embodiment of the organic EL device of the invention preferably includes a hole-transporting layer disposed between the anode and the emitting layer.

[1252] An embodiment of the organic EL device of the invention preferably includes an electron-transporting layer disposed between the cathode and the emitting layer.

[1253] Specific examples of typical device configurations of the organic EL device of the invention include

• • [1254] (1) an anode/an emitting layer/a cathode,
  • [1255] (2) an anode/a hole-injecting layer/an emitting layer/a cathode,
  • [1256] (3) an anode/an emitting layer/an electron-injecting-transporting layer/a cathode,
  • [1257] (4) an anode/a hole-injecting layer/an emitting layer/an electron-injecting-transporting layer/a cathode,
  • [1258] (5) an anode/an organic semiconductor layer/an emitting layer/a cathode,
  • [1259] (6) an anode/an organic semiconductor layer/an electron barrier layer/an emitting layer/a cathode,
  • [1260] (7) an anode/an organic semiconductor layer/an emitting layer/an adhesion improving layer/a cathode,
  • [1261] (8) an anode/a hole-injecting-transporting layer/an emitting layer/an electron-injecting-transporting layer/a cathode,
  • [1262] (9) an anode/an insulating layer/an emitting layer/an insulating layer/a cathode,
  • [1263] (10) an anode/an inorganic semiconductor layer/an insulating layer/an emitting layer/an insulating layer/a cathode,
  • [1264] (11) an anode/an organic semiconductor layer/an insulating layer/an emitting layer/an insulating layer/a cathode,
  • [1265] (12) an anode/an insulating layer/a hole-injecting-transporting layer/an emitting layer/an insulating layer/a cathode, and
  • [1266] (13) an anode/an insulating layer/a hole-injecting-transporting layer/an emitting layer/an electron-injecting-transporting layer/a cathode.
  • [1267] and the like.

[1268] Among the above-described structures, the configuration of (8) is preferably used, but the device configuration of the organic EL device is not limited thereto.

[1269] The “hole-injecting-transporting layer” in this specification indicates “at least one of the hole-injecting layer and the hole-transporting layer,” and the “electron-injecting-transporting layer” in this specification indicates “at least one of the electron-injecting layer and the electron-transporting layer.”

[1270] Parts which can be used in the organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention, materials for forming respective layers, other than the above compounds, and the like, will be described below.

(Substrate)

[1271] A substrate is used as a support of an emitting device. As the substrate, glass, quartz, plastics or the like can be used, for example. Further, a flexible substrate may be used. The “flexible substrate” means a bendable (flexible) substrate, and specific examples thereof include a plastic substrate formed of polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, or the like.

(Anode)

[1272] For the anode formed on the substrate, metals, alloys, electrically conductive compounds, mixtures thereof, and the like, which have a large work function (specifically 4.0 eV or more) are preferably used. Specific examples thereof include indium oxide-tin oxide (ITO: Indium Tin Oxide), indium oxide-tin oxide containing silicon or silicon oxide, indium oxide-zinc oxide, tungsten oxide, indium oxide containing zinc oxide, graphene, and the like. In addition thereto, specific examples thereof include gold (Au), platinum (Pt), a nitride of a metallic material (for example, titanium nitride), and the like.

(Hole-Injecting Layer)

[1273] The hole-injecting layer is a layer containing a substance having a high hole-injecting property. As such a substance having a high hole-injecting property, molybdenum oxide, titanium oxide, vanadium oxide, rhenium oxide, ruthenium oxide, chromium oxide, zirconium oxide, hafnium oxide, tantalum oxide, silver oxide, tungsten oxide, manganese oxide, an aromatic amine compound, or a polymer compound (oligomers, dendrimers, polymers, etc.) can be given.

(Hole-Transporting Layer)

[1274] The hole-transporting layer is a layer containing a substance having a high hole-transporting property. For the hole-transporting layer, an aromatic amine compound, a carbazole derivative, an anthracene derivative, or the like can be used. A polymer compound such as poly(N-vinylcarbazole) (abbreviation: PVK) and poly(4-vinyltriphenylamine) (abbreviation: PVTPA) can also be used. However, a material other than the above-described materials may be used as long as the material has a transporting property of holes than that of electrons. It should be noted that the layer containing the material having a high hole-transporting property may be formed into not only a monolayer, but also a stacked layer in which two or more layers formed of the above-described materials are stacked.

(Guest (Dopant) Material of Emitting Layer)

[1275] The emitting layer is a layer containing a material having a high emitting property, and various materials can be used in addition to the materials used in the invention described above. For example, as the substance having a high emitting property, a fluorescent compound which emits fluorescence or a phosphorescent compound which emits phosphorescence can be used. The fluorescent compound is a compound which can emit from a singlet excited state, and the phosphorescent compound is a compound which can emit from a triplet excited state.

[1276] As a blue fluorescent emitting material which can be used for an emitting layer, pyrene derivatives, styrylamine derivatives, chrysene derivatives, fluoranthene derivatives, fluorene derivatives, diamine derivatives, triarylamine derivatives, and the like can be used. As a green fluorescent emitting material which can be used for an emitting layer, aromatic amine derivatives and the like can be used. As a red fluorescent emitting material which can be used for an emitting layer, tetracene derivatives, diamine derivatives and the like can be used.

[1277] As a blue phosphorescent emitting material which can be used for an emitting layer, metal complexes such as iridium complexes, osmium complexes, platinum complexes and the like are used. As a green phosphorescent emitting material which can be used for an emitting layer, iridium complexes and the like are used. As a red phosphorescent emitting material which can be used for an emitting layer, metal complexes such as iridium complexes, platinum complexes, terbium complexes, europium complexes and the like are used.

(Host Material for Emitting Layer)

[1278] The emitting layer may have a constitution that the above-mentioned substance having a high emitting property (guest material) is dispersed in another substance (host material). As substances for dispersing the substance having a high emitting property, a variety of substances can be used in addition to the materials used in the invention described above, and it is preferable to use a material having a lowest unoccupied orbital level (LUMO level) higher than the material having a high emitting property and a highest occupied orbital level (HOMO level) lower than the material having a high emitting property. As the material for dispersing a material having a high emitting property (host material), 1) a metal complex such as an aluminum complex, a beryllium complex, or a zinc complex, 2) a heterocyclic compound such as an oxadiazole derivative, a benzimidazole derivative, or a phenanthroline derivative, 3) a fused aromatic compound such as a carbazole derivative, an anthracene derivative, a phenanthrene derivative, a pyrene derivative, or a chrysene derivative, and 4) an aromatic amine compound such as a triarylamine derivative or a fused polycyclic aromatic amine derivative are used.

(Electron-Transporting Layer)

[1279] An electron-transporting layer is a layer which contains a substance having a high electron-transporting property. For the electron-transporting layer, 1) a metal complex such as an aluminum complex, a beryllium complex, of a zinc complex; 2) a heteroaromatic compound such as an imidazole derivative, a benzimidazole derivative, an azine derivative, a carbazole derivative, or a phenanthroline derivative; and 3) a polymer compound can be used.

(Electron-Injecting Layer)

[1280] An electron-injecting layer is a layer which contains a substance having a high electron-injecting property. For the electron-injection layer, lithium (Li), ytterbium (Yb), lithium fluoride (LiF), cesium fluoride (CsF), calcium fluoride (CaF₂), a metal complex compound such as 8-hydroxyquinolinolato-lithium (Liq), an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or a compound thereof such as lithium oxide (LiO_x) can be used.

(Cathode)

[1281] For the cathode, metals, alloys, electrically conductive compounds, mixtures thereof, and the like which have a small work function (specifically, 3.8 eV or less) are preferably used. Specific examples of such a cathode material include elements belonging to Group 1 or Group 2 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, i.e., alkali metals such as lithium (Li) and cesium (Cs), and alkaline earth metals such as magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca) and strontium (Sr), alloys containing these metals (e.g., MgAg and AlLi); rare earth metals such as europium (Eu) and ytterbium (Yb), and alloys containing these metals.

[1282] In the organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention, the methods for forming the respective layers are not particularly limited. A conventionally-known method for forming each layer by a vacuum deposition process, a spin coating process or the like can be used. Each layer such as the emitting layer can be formed by a known method such as a vacuum deposition process, a molecular beam deposition process (MBE process), or an application process such as a dipping process, a spin coating process, a casting process, a bar coating process or a roll coating process, which uses a solution prepared by dissolving the material in a solvent.

[1283] In one embodiment, a method of forming a single emitting layer by simultaneously depositing (co-depositing) the first host material, the second host material, and the dopant material from different deposition sources may be employed, or a method of premixing some of the materials (e.g., the first host material and the second host material) and co-depositing with other materials may be employed.

[1284] The former method has a problem that the fabrication process becomes complex, but since each material is formed in a layer without previously contacting with each other, there is little concern that device performance will be degraded due to interactions caused during premixing these materials.

[1285] The latter method has the advantage of simplifying the fabricating equipment and process, although there are problems such as the possibility of interaction caused between the materials due to premixing them, and the tendency for the material ratio to become unstable during deposition.

[1286] In the latter method, the composition according to an aspect of the invention described below may be used.

[1287] In the organic EL device according to an aspect of the invention, the thickness of each layer is not particularly limited, but is generally preferable that the thickness be in the range of several nm to 1 μm in order to suppress defects such as pinholes, to suppress applied voltages to be low, and to increase luminous efficiency.

[Composition]

[1288] The composition according to an aspect of the invention contains a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2). The compound represented by the formula (1) contained in the composition is a compound different from the compound represented by the formula (2) contained in the composition. Details of each material are as described above.

[1289] The form of the composition according to an aspect of the invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a solid, a powder, a solution, and a film. When the composition is in a solid form, the composition may be molded into a pellet shape.

[1290] Here, the “film” described above includes a film formed which a raw material containing the compound represented by the formula (1) and the compound represented by the formula (2) are contained. Examples of such a film include an emitting layer containing a first host material, a second host material, and a dopant material in an organic electroluminescence device according to an aspect of the invention.

[1291] Examples of the compound represented by the formula (1) and the compound represented by the formula (2) which are contained in the composition include the following compounds, for example, and a composition containing the following compounds in combination is preferred.

[1292] In one embodiment, in the formula (1), two or more L_1A's are independently a single bond or an unsubstituted arylene group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and two or more Ar_1A's are independently an unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

[1293] In one embodiment, in the formula (1), one or more of R_1A to R_8A are independently a deuterium atom.

[1294] In one embodiment, in the formula (1), R_1A to R_8A are deuterium atoms.

[1295] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (2) is a compound represented by any of the following formula (2-11), formula (2-12), or formula (2-13):

[1296]

[1297] In the formulas (2-11), (2-12), and (2-13),

• • [1298] R_1B to R_8B, R_11B to R_13B, X_11B, and Ar_1B are as defined in the formula (2);
  • [1299] R_14B to R_21B are independently
    a hydrogen atom,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms; and
  • [1300] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

[1301] In one embodiment, in the formula (2), X_11B is an oxygen atom.

[1302] In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (2) is a compound represented by any of the following formula (2-21), formula (2-22), or formula (2-23):

[1303]

[1304] In the formulas (2-21), (2-22), and (2-23), Ar_1B is as defined in the formula (2).

[1305] In one embodiment, in the formula (2), Ar_1B is an unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and the aryl group has one or more deuterium atoms.

[1306] In one embodiment, in the formula (2), Ar_1B has a —C₆D₅ group.

[1307] Hereinafter, preferred combinations of a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2) which are contained in the composition according to an aspect of the invention will be described. The combinations of the compounds described herein are combinations which are also preferred as the combinations of a first host material (a compound represented by the formula (1)) and the second host material (a compound represented by the formula (2)) used in the organic electroluminescence device according to an aspect of the invention.

[1308] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1309] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1); and
  • [1310] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1311] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1312] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1); and
  • [1313] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1314] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1315] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1); and
  • [1316] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1317] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1318] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13); and
  • [1319] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1320] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1321] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13); and
  • [1322] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1323] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1324] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13); and
  • [1325] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1326] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1327] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2); and
  • [1328] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1329] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1330] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2); and
  • [1331] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1332] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1333] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2); and
  • [1334] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1335] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1336] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23); and
  • [1337] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1338] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1339] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23); and
  • [1340] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1341] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1342] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23); and
  • [1343] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1344] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1345] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the following formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1346] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1347]

[1348] In the formulas (a1) to (a4), * is a single bond which bonds with L_1A;

• • [1349] R₂₁ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1350] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);
  • [1351] m1 is an integer of 0 to 4;
  • [1352] m2 is an integer of 0 to 5;
  • [1353] m3 is an integer of 0 to 7;
  • [1354] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of R₂₁'s may be the same as or different from each other; and
  • [1355] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of adjacent R₂₁'s form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring.

[1356] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1357] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1358] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1359] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1360] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1361] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1362] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1363] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1364] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1365] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1366] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1367] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1368] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1369] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1370] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1371] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1372] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1373] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1374] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1375] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1376] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1377] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1378] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1379] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1380] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1381] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1382] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3).

[1383] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1384] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1385] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13).

[1386] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1387] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1388] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23).

[1389] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1390] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1); and
  • [1391] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the following formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1392]

[1393] In the formulas (a1) to (a4), * is a single bond which bonds with L_1B;

• • [1394] R₂₁ is
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group including 2 to 50 carbon atoms,
    a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group including 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,
    —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),
    —O—(R₉₀₄),
    —S—(R₉₀₅),
    —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇),
    a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group,
    a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group including 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or
    a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group including 5 to 50 ring atoms;
  • [1395] R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);
  • [1396] m1 is an integer of 0 to 4;
  • [1397] m2 is an integer of 0 to 5;
  • [1398] m3 is an integer of 0 to 7;
  • [1399] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of R₂₁'s may be the same as or different from each other; and
  • [1400] when each of m1 to m3 is 2 or more, a plurality of adjacent R₂₁'s form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring by bonding with each other, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring.

[1401] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1402] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1); and
  • [1403] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1404] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1405] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1); and
  • [1406] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1407] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1408] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13); and
  • [1409] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1410] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1411] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13); and
  • [1412] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1413] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1414] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13); and
  • [1415] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1416] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1417] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2); and
  • [1418] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1419] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1420] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2); and
  • [1421] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1422] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1423] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2); and
  • [1424] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1425] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1426] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23); and
  • [1427] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1428] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1429] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23); and
  • [1430] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1431] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1432] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23); and
  • [1433] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1434] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1435] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1436] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1437] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1438] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1439] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1440] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1441] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-1), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1442] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1443] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1444] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1445] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1446] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1447] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1448] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1449] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1450] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-11), a compound represented by the formula (1-12), and a compound represented by the formula (1-13), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1451] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1452] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1453] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1454] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1455] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1456] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1457] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1458] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1459] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds represented by the formula (1-2), wherein Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1460] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1461] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1462] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1463] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-1), a compound represented by the formula (2-2), and a compound represented by the formula (2-3), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1464] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1465] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1466] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-11), a compound represented by the formula (2-12), and a compound represented by the formula (2-13), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1467] In one embodiment, the composition contains:

• • [1468] as the compound represented by the formula (1), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (1-21), a compound represented by the formula (1-22), and a compound represented by the formula (1-23), and Ar_1A's are independently selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4); and
  • [1469] as the compound represented by the formula (2), one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (2-21), a compound represented by the formula (2-22), and a compound represented by the formula (2-23), and Ar_1B is selected from the group consisting of groups represented by each of the formulas (a1) to (a4).

[1470] In one embodiment, the composition includes combinations of the compound represented by the formula (1) and the compound represented by the formula (2) described in the following tables. In the following tables, 1-1 to 1-216 indicate the compound numbers of specific example compounds represented by the formula (1), and 2-1 to 2-475 indicate the compound numbers of specific example compounds represented by the formula (2). Combinations of a specific example compound of the formula (1) and a specific example compound of the formula (2) are each shown by the number of 1 to 102,600 in the following tables.

[1471]

TABLE 1
		Compound represented by the formula (1)
		1-1	1-2	1-3	1-4	1-5	1-6	1-7	1-8	1-9	1-10	1-11	1-12	1-13	1-14	1-15	1-16	1-17	1-18	1-19	1-20	1-21	1-22	1-23	1-24	1-25
Compound represented	2-1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
by the formula (2)	2-2	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50
	2-3	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60	61	62	63	64	65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72	73	74	75
	2-4	76	77	78	79	80	81	82	83	84	85	86	87	88	89	90	91	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	100
	2-5	101	102	103	104	105	106	107	108	109	110	111	112	113	114	115	116	117	118	119	120	121	122	123	124	125
	2-6	126	127	128	129	130	131	132	133	134	135	136	137	138	139	140	141	142	143	144	145	146	147	148	149	150
	2-7	151	152	153	154	155	156	157	158	159	160	161	162	163	164	165	166	167	168	169	170	171	172	173	174	175
	2-8	176	177	178	179	180	181	182	183	184	185	186	187	188	189	190	191	192	193	194	195	196	197	198	199	200
	2-9	201	202	203	204	205	206	207	208	209	210	211	212	213	214	215	216	217	218	219	220	221	222	223	224	225
	2-10	226	227	228	229	230	231	232	233	234	235	236	237	238	239	240	241	242	243	244	245	246	247	248	249	250
	2-11	251	252	253	254	255	256	257	258	259	260	261	262	263	264	265	266	267	268	269	270	271	272	273	274	275
	2-12	276	277	278	279	280	281	282	283	284	285	286	287	288	289	290	291	292	293	294	295	296	297	298	299	300
	2-13	301	302	303	304	305	306	307	308	309	310	311	312	313	314	315	316	317	318	319	320	321	322	323	324	325
	2-14	326	327	328	329	330	331	332	333	334	335	336	337	338	339	340	341	342	343	344	345	346	347	348	349	350
	2-15	351	352	353	354	355	356	357	358	359	360	361	362	363	364	365	366	367	368	369	370	371	372	373	374	375
	2-16	376	377	378	379	380	381	382	383	384	385	386	387	388	389	390	391	392	393	394	395	396	397	398	399	400
	2-17	401	402	403	404	405	406	407	408	409	410	411	412	413	414	415	416	417	418	419	420	421	422	423	424	425
	2-18	426	427	428	429	430	431	432	433	434	435	436	437	438	439	440	441	442	443	444	445	446	447	448	449	450
	2-19	451	452	453	454	455	456	457	458	459	460	461	462	463	464	465	466	467	468	469	470	471	472	473	474	475
	2-20	476	477	478	479	480	481	482	483	484	485	486	487	488	489	490	491	492	493	494	495	496	497	498	499	500
	2-21	501	502	503	504	505	506	507	508	509	510	511	512	513	514	515	516	517	518	519	520	521	522	523	524	525
	2-22	526	527	528	529	530	531	532	533	534	535	536	537	538	539	540	541	542	543	544	545	546	547	548	549	550
	2-23	551	552	553	554	555	556	557	558	559	560	561	562	563	564	565	566	567	568	569	570	571	572	573	574	575
	2-24	576	577	578	579	580	581	582	583	584	585	586	587	588	589	590	591	592	593	594	595	596	597	598	599	600
	2-25	601	602	603	604	605	606	607	608	609	610	611	612	613	614	615	616	617	618	619	620	621	622	623	624	625
	2-26	626	627	628	629	630	631	632	633	634	635	636	637	638	639	640	641	642	643	644	645	646	647	648	649	650
	2-27	651	652	653	654	655	656	657	658	659	660	661	662	663	664	665	666	667	668	669	670	671	672	673	674	675
	2-28	676	677	678	679	680	681	682	683	684	685	686	687	688	689	690	691	692	693	694	695	696	697	698	699	700
	2-29	701	702	703	704	705	706	707	708	709	710	711	712	713	714	715	716	717	718	719	720	721	722	723	724	725
	2-30	726	727	728	729	730	731	732	733	734	735	736	737	738	739	740	741	742	743	744	745	746	747	748	749	750
	2-31	751	752	753	754	755	756	757	758	759	760	761	762	763	764	765	766	767	768	769	770	771	772	773	774	775
	2-32	776	777	778	779	780	781	782	783	784	785	786	787	788	789	790	791	792	793	794	795	796	797	798	799	800
	2-33	801	802	803	804	805	806	807	808	809	810	811	812	813	814	815	816	817	818	819	820	821	822	823	824	825
	2-34	826	827	828	829	830	831	832	833	834	835	836	837	838	839	840	841	842	843	844	845	846	847	848	849	850
	2-35	851	852	853	854	855	856	857	858	859	860	861	862	863	864	865	866	867	868	869	870	871	872	873	874	875
	2-36	876	877	878	879	880	881	882	883	884	885	886	887	888	889	890	891	892	893	894	895	896	897	898	899	900
	2-37	901	902	903	904	905	906	907	908	909	910	911	912	913	914	915	916	917	918	919	920	921	922	923	924	925
	2-38	926	927	928	929	930	931	932	933	934	935	936	937	938	939	940	941	942	943	944	945	946	947	948	949	950
	2-39	951	952	953	954	955	956	957	958	959	960	961	962	963	964	965	966	967	968	969	970	971	972	973	974	975
	2-40	976	977	978	979	980	981	982	983	984	985	986	987	988	989	990	991	992	993	994	995	996	997	998	999	1,000
	2-41	1,001	1,002	1,003	1,004	1,005	1,006	1,007	1,008	1,009	1,010	1,011	1,012	1,013	1,014	1,015	1,016	1,017	1,018	1,019	1,020	1,021	1,022	1,023	1,024	1,025
	2-42	1,026	1,027	1,028	1,029	1,030	1,031	1,032	1,033	1,034	1,035	1,036	1,037	1,038	1,039	1,040	1,041	1,042	1,043	1,044	1,045	1,046	1,047	1,048	1,049	1,050
	2-43	1,051	1,052	1,053	1,054	1,055	1,056	1,057	1,058	1,059	1,060	1,061	1,062	1,063	1,064	1,065	1,066	1,067	1,068	1,069	1,070	1,071	1,072	1,073	1,074	1,075
	2-44	1,076	1,077	1,078	1,079	1,080	1,081	1,082	1,083	1,084	1,085	1,086	1,087	1,088	1,089	1,090	1,091	1,092	1,093	1,094	1,095	1,096	1,097	1,098	1,099	1,100
	2-45	1,101	1,102	1,103	1,104	1,105	1,106	1,107	1,108	1,109	1,110	1,111	1,112	1,113	1,114	1,115	1,116	1,117	1,118	1,119	1,120	1,121	1,122	1,123	1,124	1,125
	2-46	1,126	1,127	1,128	1,129	1,130	1,131	1,132	1,133	1,134	1,135	1,136	1,137	1,138	1,139	1,140	1,141	1,142	1,143	1,144	1,145	1,146	1,147	1,148	1,149	1,150
	2-47	1,151	1,152	1,153	1,154	1,155	1,156	1,157	1,158	1,159	1,160	1,161	1,162	1,163	1,164	1,165	1,166	1,167	1,168	1,169	1,170	1,171	1,172	1,173	1,174	1,175
	2-48	1,176	1,177	1,178	1,179	1,180	1,181	1,182	1,183	1,184	1,185	1,186	1,187	1,188	1,189	1,190	1,191	1,192	1,193	1,194	1,195	1,196	1,197	1,198	1,199	1,200
	2-49	1,201	1,202	1,203	1,204	1,205	1,206	1,207	1,208	1,209	1,210	1,211	1,212	1,213	1,214	1,215	1,216	1,217	1,218	1,219	1,220	1,221	1,222	1,223	1,224	1,225
	2-50	1,226	1,227	1,228	1,229	1,230	1,231	1,232	1,233	1,234	1,235	1,236	1,237	1,238	1,239	1,240	1,241	1,242	1,243	1,244	1,245	1,246	1,247	1,248	1,249	1,250
	2-51	1,251	1,252	1,253	1,254	1,255	1,256	1,257	1,258	1,259	1,260	1,261	1,262	1,263	1,264	1,265	1,266	1,267	1,268	1,269	1,270	1,271	1,272	1,273	1,274	1,275
	2-52	1,276	1,277	1,278	1,279	1,280	1,281	1,282	1,283	1,284	1,285	1,286	1,287	1,288	1,289	1,290	1,291	1,292	1,293	1,294	1,295	1,296	1,297	1,298	1,299	1,300
	2-53	1,301	1,302	1,303	1,304	1,305	1,306	1,307	1,308	1,309	1,310	1,311	1,312	1,313	1,314	1,315	1,316	1,317	1,318	1,319	1,320	1,321	1,322	1,323	1,324	1,325
	2-54	1,326	1,327	1,328	1,329	1,330	1,331	1,332	1,333	1,334	1,335	1,336	1,337	1,338	1,339	1,340	1,341	1,342	1,343	1,344	1,345	1,346	1,347	1,348	1,349	1,350
	2-55	1,351	1,352	1,353	1,354	1,355	1,356	1,357	1,358	1,359	1,360	1,361	1,362	1,363	1,364	1,365	1,366	1,367	1,368	1,369	1,370	1,371	1,372	1,373	1,374	1,375