JP2007080593A - Electrochemiluminescence device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ECL element having excellent light-emitting efficiency and improved drive durability. <P>SOLUTION: This electrochemical light-emitting element has an organic chemistry emitting layer in between opposed two electrodes, and the organic chemistry emitting layer has a metal complex having a tridentate or higher-dentate ligand as light emitting materials. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electrochemiluminescence device that emits light by electrochemical oxidation-reduction of an organic luminescent material (hereinafter abbreviated as “ECL device”).

  In recent years, an ECL device has been developed that has a light-emitting layer consisting of a thin layer of an organic compound between two opposing electrodes, and that conducts an oxidation-reduction reaction of the organic compound when energized and emits light with the energy generated at that time. Therefore, application to various light emitting devices is expected.

Since the ECL element uses only the redox of the light emitting material, it has been attracting attention in recent years because the applied voltage can be lowered and it is not necessary to control the interfaces of the light emitting layer, the transport layer, and the electrode.
For example, an ECL element using a ruthenium (hereinafter abbreviated as “Ru”) (II) complex as a light-emitting material is disclosed (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 2). However, there are problems of low quantum efficiency and poor durability. Although it is known that quantum efficiency is improved by creating an alternate adsorption method of a luminescent material, the problem of poor durability has not been solved (for example, see Non-Patent Document 2).
On the other hand, it is known that the quantum efficiency is improved by improving the light emission efficiency of the ECL element by adopting a multilayer structure in which a light emitting layer and a solid electrolyte layer are laminated (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). However, the problem of poor durability remains unsolved.

In the light emission in the ECL element, the energy emitted when the electrochemical organic light emitting material undergoes oxidation and reduction and the oxidant and the reductant undergo an electrical neutralization reaction is extracted as light. The oxidant and the reductant are unstable intermediates and are consumed by various side reactions other than the electrical neutralization reaction leading to light emission, resulting in a decrease in light emission efficiency. In order to increase the efficiency of the electrical neutralization reaction, an electrolyte is generally interposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). However, the durability is poor and the decrease in brightness is accelerated.
Therefore, there has been a demand for a means for improving luminous efficiency and durability.
“Applied PHYSICS LETTERS”, 1996, No. 69, p. 1689 “Journal of the American Chemical Society”, 1997, No. 119, p. 3987 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-22079 JP 2004-265620 A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an ECL device excellent in driving stability and light emission efficiency.

The above-described problems of the present invention have been solved by the following means.
<1> An electrochemiluminescent device having an organic chemiluminescent layer between two opposed electrodes, wherein the organic chemiluminescent layer has a ligand capable of coordinating in three or more positions as a luminescent material. An electrochemiluminescence device comprising:
<2> The electrochemiluminescence device according to <1>, wherein an electrolyte is provided between the two facing electrodes.
<3> The electrochemiluminescent device according to <2>, wherein the electrolyte is an organic solvent capable of dissolving the light emitting material.
<4> The electrochemiluminescent device according to <2>, wherein the electrolyte is a solid electrolyte.
<5> The electrochemiluminescent device according to <4>, wherein the solid electrolyte is contained in a layer different from the organic chemiluminescent layer.
<6> The electricity according to any one of <1> to <5>, wherein the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a compound represented by the following general formula (I): Chemiluminescent device:

(In the general formula (I), M ¹¹ represents a metal ion, and L ^{11 to} L ¹⁵ each represents a ligand coordinated to M ^{11. An} atomic group further exists between L ¹¹ and L ^14. L ¹⁵ may be bonded to both L ¹¹ and L ¹⁴ to form a cyclic ligand, and Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² , and Y ¹³ are each a linking group. In addition, when Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² or Y ¹³ is a linking group, L ¹¹ and Y ¹² , Y ¹² and L ¹² , L ¹² and Y ¹¹ , Y ¹¹ and The bonds between L ¹³ , L ¹³ and Y ¹³ , and Y ¹³ and L ¹⁴ each independently represent a single bond or a double bond, n ¹¹ represents 0 to 4. M ¹¹ and L ^{11 to} L ¹⁵ The bond to each may be any of a coordination bond, an ionic bond, and a covalent bond.)
<7> The electrochemiluminescence device according to any one of <1> to <6>, wherein the tridentate or higher ligand is a chain ligand.
<8> The metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a compound represented by the following general formula (II), according to any one of <1> to <7>, Electrochemiluminescence device:

(In the general formula (II), M ^X1 .L is .Q ^X11 to Q ^X16 representing a metal ion represents a atomic group containing an atom coordinating to an atom or M ^X1 coordinating to M ^{X1 X11} ~L ^X14 Represents a single bond, a double bond or a linking group, that is, an atomic group consisting of Q ^X11 -L ^X11 -Q ^X12 -L ^X12 -Q ^X13 and Q ^X14 -L ^X13 -Q ^X15 -L ^X14 -Q ^X16 Each atomic group is a tridentate ligand, and the bond between M ^X1 and Q ^{X11 to} Q ^X16 may be a coordination bond, an ionic bond, or a covalent bond.
<9> The metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a compound represented by the following general formula (III), according to any one of <1> to <7>, Electrochemiluminescence device:

(In the general formula (III), Q ¹¹ represents an atomic group forming a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, Z ¹¹ , Z ¹² , and Z ¹³ each represents a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, M ^Y1 represents a metal ion which may further have a ligand.
<10> The electrochemiluminescent device according to any one of <1> to <9>, wherein the metal ion in the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a transition metal ion. .
<11> The metal ions in the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand are iridium ions, platinum ions, gold ions, rhenium ions, tungsten ions, rhodium ions, ruthenium ions, osmium ions, palladium ions, silver ions. <1> to <10>, which is one or more selected from the group consisting of copper ion, cobalt ion, zinc ion, nickel ion, lead ion, aluminum ion, and gallium ion Electrochemiluminescence device.
<12> The electrochemiluminescence device according to any one of <1> to <9>, wherein the metal ion in the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a rare earth metal ion. .

  As a result of analyzing the problem of driving durability in the ECL element, the present inventors have found that the cause of the decrease in luminance while continuing light emission is due to the instability of the redox intermediate produced from the light emitting material. I found out. Furthermore, as a means for improving the stability, it has been found effective to use a complex of a tridentate or higher polyvalent ligand and a metal ion as a light emitting material. Furthermore, it has been found that even when an organic solvent in which a light emitting material can be dissolved is used as an electrolyte in order to increase luminous efficiency, light emission with high luminance can be obtained without deteriorating driving durability. Moreover, it discovered that a favorable result was obtained also by using a solid electrolyte as an electrolyte as another means. In particular, in the case of a solid charge, it has been found that providing a solid electrolyte layer as a layer separate from a light emitting layer containing a light emitting material is effective in improving durability.

  According to the present invention, an ECL element having high light emission luminance and excellent driving durability is provided.

1. ECL Element The ECL element in the present invention comprises a metal complex having an organic chemiluminescent layer between two opposing electrodes, and the organic chemiluminescent layer having a ligand capable of coordinating in three or more positions as a luminescent material. It is characterized by containing. Preferably, at least one of the electrodes is a transparent substrate having a transparent electrode layer on one side. It is an element having a laminated structure in which a light emitting layer is sandwiched between two substrates facing each other on the electrode layers.

  Preferably, an electrolyte is provided between the two facing electrodes. One preferred embodiment is an organic solvent in which the electrolyte can dissolve the light emitting material. In another preferred embodiment, the electrolyte is a solid electrolyte. In the case of a solid electrolyte, it is also a preferred embodiment that the solid electrolyte is contained in a layer different from the organic chemiluminescent layer.

Preferably, the light emitting material contains a metal complex having a ligand capable of coordinating at four or more positions.
The tridentate or higher polyvalent metal complex used in the present invention is preferably a compound selected from the compounds represented by the general formulas (I), (II), and (III).
Preferably, the ligand of the metal complex has at least one substituent, and the steric parameter of the substituent is −2.6 or more. Preferably, the steric parameter of at least one linking group of the metal complex is −2.6 or more. (However, the steric parameter of the linking group refers to the sum of the steric parameters of the portion excluding the atom linking the ligand. For example, in the case of dimethylmethylene linking, the two methyl moieties are the target of steric parameter calculation. When expressed using the following Es value, −1.24 × 2 = −2.48)) The one having a larger steric parameter (that is, a smaller steric hindrance) forms an excimer dimer or exciplex. It is because it is easy to do.
The steric parameter (usually expressed as “Es value”) in the present invention is a substituent constant defined by Taft, and details thereof are described in, for example, “Structure-Activity Relationship of Drugs, Chemistry Special Issue No. 122 ( In particular, the Es value used in the present invention is a value represented by a relative value based on a hydrogen atom, and typical substituent values are exemplified below. As the Es value for the linking group, the same value as the Es value of the substituent in which a hydrogen atom is introduced at one end of the linking group is adopted.
H (0), CH ₃ (−1.24), C ₂ H ₅ (−1.31), i-C ₃ H ₇ (−1.71), t-C ₄ H ₉ (−2.78) , F (−0.46), Cl (−0.97), Br (−1.16), CF ₃ (−2.40), C ₆ H ₅ (−1.01), CH ₂ C ₆ H ₅ (−1.61).

1-1. Electrode The book used for sin is preferably a structure having an electrode layer on a substrate, and at least one of the electrodes is an electrode having transparency. The other electrode may be transparent or opaque.

  As the substrate having transparency, glass, plastic, or the like that does not deteriorate when the electrode layer or the light emitting layer is formed can be used. For example, a glass substrate or a plastic film or sheet (hereinafter referred to as “film or sheet” is referred to as “film”). Etc.))). Examples of the plastic include polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polycycloolefin, polyether sulfone, polyarylate, and polyamide. When these plastic films are used, it is preferable to use those whose surfaces are gas barrier coated with silicon oxide, silicon nitride or the like in order to suppress the permeation of moisture and oxygen.

  In addition, the other substrate does not necessarily need to be transparent, and in addition to the above-described substrate, a plastic film such as polyimide or polytetrafluoroethylene, a metal foil such as aluminum, copper, or stainless steel can be used. Moreover, you may use the film etc. which laminated glass, a metal, and a plastic. The thickness of the substrate varies depending on the method of use and the material, but is generally in the range of 10 μm to 10 mm. In the case of glass, a range of 0.1 mm to 3 mm is preferable, and in the case of a plastic substrate or a metal substrate, a range of 10 μm to 0.5 mm is preferable.

  Examples of the electrode material having transparency include tin oxide (hereinafter abbreviated as “NESA”), zinc oxide, indium oxide, indium tin oxide (hereinafter abbreviated as “ITO”), indium oxide / zinc oxide compound. , Tin oxide / antimony compounds, and gallium oxide / zinc oxide compounds. The electrode layer is obtained, for example, by sputtering or vacuum depositing the electrode material on a substrate, applying a suspension of the electrode material fine particles, and sintering the fine particles. When the film thickness of the electrode layer is in the range of 10 nm to 5 μm, light is easily transmitted. Especially, the range whose film thickness is 20 nm-1 micrometer is preferable.

  In addition, the other electrode layer does not necessarily need to be transparent, so in addition to the electrode materials listed above, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, titanium, indium, yttrium, lithium, gadolinium, ytterbium, ruthenium, manganese, aluminum Metals such as gold, silver, copper, palladium, platinum, tin, lead, iron, and nickel, and alloys containing these metals can be used. In addition, conductive polymers such as carbon, polyaniline, polypyrrole, and polythiophene can also be used. Further, it is more preferable that the electrode surface is covered with an electrically conductive porous material such as platinum black because the substantial surface area is increased, and charge injection into the light emitting layer is facilitated. Moreover, you may laminate a metal foil on a plastic film as an electrode layer. When the electrode material is used, the thickness of the electrode layer is preferably in the range of 10 nm to 1 mm, and more preferably in the range of 20 nm to 100 μm.

1-2. Electrolyte 1) Organic solvent capable of dissolving the luminescent material The organic solvent capable of dissolving the luminescent material in the present invention is preferably an organic solvent capable of dissolving 0.1% by mass or more of the luminescent material at room temperature, more preferably 1% by mass. It is an organic solvent that can be dissolved. In the present invention, these organic solvents may be used alone or in a composition in which a plurality of organic solvents are mixed to further increase the solubility of the light emitting material.

  A preferable organic solvent is an electrochemically stable organic solvent having a large dielectric constant, high electrolyte solubility, and a boiling point of 60 ° C. or higher. Specifically, ethers such as 1,2-dimethoxyethane, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, crown ether, triethylene glycol methyl ether, tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether, ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl ethyl carbonate Carbonate esters such as vinylene carbonate, aliphatic esters such as methyl propionate and methyl formate, aromatic nitriles such as benzonitrile and tolunitrile, amides such as dimethylformamide, sulfoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide, butyrolactone, etc. Examples include lactones, sulfur compounds such as sulfolane, N-methylpyrrolidone, N-vinylpyrrolidone, and phosphate esters. Among these, carbonate esters, aliphatic esters, and ethers are preferable, or carbonates are particularly preferable.

2) Solid electrolyte Examples of the solid electrolyte that can be used in the present invention include a mixture of a low molecular electrolyte and a polymer compound, a mixture of a low molecular electrolyte and a monomer that can be polymerized by light or electron beam irradiation, or a polymer compound itself. Examples thereof include polymer compounds having ion conductivity.

  As a monomer that can be polymerized by irradiation with light or electron beam, a monomer having a maleimide group is preferable. For example, ethoxy- (3-maleimidopropioxy) ethane, ethoxy- (3-maleimidopropoxy) butane, diethylene glycol (3-maleimidopropyl) methyl ether, polyethylene having a number average molecular weight (hereinafter abbreviated as “Mn”) of 400. Methyl (3-maleimidopropyl) ether of glycol, trimethylolpropane tri (3-maleimidopropyl ether), bis (3-maleimidopropyl) ether of polyethylene glycol with Mn of 400, mono (3- Maleimide propyl) ether compounds such as vinyl ether; methyl maleimide acetate, ethyl maleimide capronate, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether maleimide acetate, polyethylene group having Mn of 400 Calls monomethyl ether maleimide acetate, tetrahydrofurfuryl maleimide acetate,

Diethylene glycol bismaleimide acetate, diethylene glycol monomaleimide acetate acrylate, bismaleimide acetate of polyethylene glycol with Mn of 400, bismaleimide acetate of polytetramethylene glycol with Mn of 250, monomaleimide capronate acrylate of polyethylene glycol with Mn of 400, tri Methylolpropane trimaleimide acetate, ethylene oxide modified trimethylolpropane trimaleimide acetate, ethylene oxide modified trimethylolpropane dimaleimide acetate monoacrylate, pentaerythritol tetramaleimide acetate, ethylene oxide modified pentaerythritol tetramaleimide acetate, ethylene oxide modified pentaerythritol Maleimide ester compounds such as rudimaleimide acetate diacrylate, N-ethyl- (2-maleimidoethyl) carbamate, an equivalent mixture of isophorone diisocyanate and (poly) alkylene polyol as a reaction product with 2-maleimide ethanol, etc. There are known urethane compounds such as 2-maleimidoethyl-ethyl carbonate, 2-maleimidoethyl-isopropyl carbonate, and maleimide carbonates such as tetraethylene glycol bis (3-maleimidopropyl carbonate).

  As the polymer compound having ion conductivity by itself, an active energy ray polymerizable compound having a (poly) oxyalkylene chain is preferable. Specifically, for example, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (meth) acrylate, diethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, di (meth) acrylate of polyethylene glycol with Mn of 400, poly with Mn of 250 Examples thereof include (meth) acrylic acid esters having a highly polymerizable (meth) acryloyl group such as tetramethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate and ethylene oxide-modified trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate.

Various salts can be used as the low molecular electrolyte to be mixed with the polymer compound. The salt may be an electrolyte containing ions that are desired to be a carrier by charge, but it is desirable that the dissociation constant in the polymer solid electrolyte layer is large. Specifically, alkali metal salts of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid such as LiCF ₃ SO ₃ , NaCF ₃ SO ₃ , KCF ₃ SO ₃ , LiN (CF ₃ SO ₂ ) ₂ , LiN (CF ₃ CF ₂ SO ₂ ) ₂ Alkali metal salts of perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid imides such as, alkali metal salts of hexafluorophosphoric acid such as LiPF ₆ , NaPF ₆ , KPF ₆ , alkali metal salts of perchloric acid such as LiClO ₄ , NaClO ₄ ,

Tetrafluoroborate such as LiBF ₄ and NaBF ₄ , alkali metal salts such as LiSCN, LiAsF ₆ , LiI, NaI, NaAsF ₆ and KI, quaternary ammonium salts of perchloric acid such as tetraethylammonium perchlorate, (C ₂ H ₅ ) Tetrafluoroboric acid quaternary ammonium salts such as ₄ NBF ₄ , quaternary ammonium salts such as (C ₂ H ₅ ) ₄ NPF ₆ , (CH ₃ ) ₄ P · BF ₄ , (C ₂ H ₅ ) ₄ P · Quaternary phosphonium salts such as BF ₄ can be mentioned. In addition, a polymer electrolyte in which a cationic group or an anionic group of the electrolyte is present on the main chain or side chain of the polymer can also be used. Among these, LiPF ₆ , LiBF ₄ , LiAsF ₆ , and alkali metal salts or quaternary ammonium salts of perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid imide that are excellent in solubility in an organic solvent and ion conductivity are preferable.

  The electrolyte can be added in a range not exceeding the limit of solubility such as maleimide compound constituting the composition for polymer solid electrolyte. In order to maximize the ionic conductivity, the electrolyte is preferably used in a solubility limit amount, and preferably used in the range of 0.1% by mass to 70% by mass in the polymer solid electrolyte composition, The range of 1% by mass to 60% by mass is particularly preferable.

  The polymer solid electrolyte may be a gel polymer containing an organic solvent or a solid polymer containing no organic solvent, but if the polymer solid electrolyte contains an organic solvent, the ionic conductivity is further increased. Since it improves, it is preferable. When the gel polymer is used, a high boiling point organic solvent is selected from the organic solvents, and a polymer solid electrolyte composition is prepared.

  The higher the content of the organic solvent, the better the ionic conductivity. However, if the content is too high, the mechanical strength of the polymer solid electrolyte may decrease. The amount is preferably 0.5 to 12 times, particularly preferably 1 to 8 times the total mass of the polymer compound constituting the composition.

  When the solid polymer electrolyte is a solid polymer containing no organic solvent, a low boiling point organic solvent is selected from the above organic solvents, or a composition for a solid polymer electrolyte without using an organic solvent. Prepare the product.

1-3. Light-Emitting Material The light-emitting material in the present invention contains a metal complex having a ligand that can coordinate in three or more positions.
The metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand in the present invention will be described in detail below.
1) Metal ion The atom coordinated to the metal ion in the metal complex is not particularly limited, but is preferably an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, a carbon atom, a sulfur atom or a phosphorus atom, more preferably an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom, More preferred are nitrogen or carbon atoms.

  The metal ion in the metal complex is not particularly limited, but is preferably a transition metal ion or a rare earth metal ion, more preferably an iridium ion or a platinum ion, from the viewpoints of improving luminous efficiency, improving durability, and reducing driving voltage. , Gold ion, rhenium ion, tungsten ion, rhodium ion, ruthenium ion, osmium ion, palladium ion, silver ion, copper ion, cobalt ion, zinc ion, nickel ion, lead ion, aluminum ion, gallium ion, or rare earth metal ion (E.g., europium ion, cadolinium ion, or terbium ion) is preferable, and iridium ion, platinum ion, gold ion, rhenium ion, tungsten ion, palladium ion, zinc ion, aluminum is more preferable. Ions, gallium ions, europium ions, cadmium ions, or terbium ions, and when the metal complex is used as a light emitting material, iridium ions, platinum ions, rhenium ions, tungsten ions, europium ions, cadmium ions, or Terbium ions are particularly preferred, and iridium ions, platinum ions, palladium ions, zinc ions, aluminum ions, or gallium ions are particularly preferred when the metal complex is used as a charge transport material or a host material in the light emitting layer.

2) Coordination number The metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand in the present invention is preferably a metal complex having a tridentate or higher and a hexadentate or lower ligand from the viewpoint of improving luminous efficiency and durability. In the case of a metal ion that easily forms a hexacoordinate complex represented by iridium ion, a metal complex having a tridentate, tetradentate, or hexadentate ligand is more preferable, and platinum ion is representative. In the case of a metal ion that easily forms a tetracoordinate complex, a metal complex having a tridentate or tetradentate ligand is more preferable, and a metal complex having a tetradentate ligand is more preferable.

3) Ligand From the viewpoint of improving luminous efficiency and durability, the ligand of the metal complex in the present invention is preferably a chain or a ring, and a central metal (for example, the general formula (I) described later) In the case of a compound represented by the formula, N ¹¹ represents a nitrogen-containing heterocycle coordinated with nitrogen (for example, pyridine ring, quinoline ring, pyrimidine ring, pyrazine ring, pyrrole ring, imidazole ring, pyrazole ring). Oxazole ring, thiazole ring, oxadiazole ring, thiadiazole ring, or triazole ring). The nitrogen-containing heterocycle is more preferably a nitrogen-containing 6-membered heterocycle or a nitrogen-containing 5-membered heterocycle. These heterocycles may form condensed rings with other rings.

  That the ligand of the metal complex is a chain means that the ligand of the metal complex does not have a cyclic structure (for example, a terpyridyl ligand). Further, that the ligand of the metal complex is cyclic means that a plurality of ligands in the metal complex are bonded to each other to form a closed structure (for example, phthalocyanine ligand, crown ether coordination). Etc.).

4) Preferred Metal Complex Structure The metal complex in the present invention is preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (I), general formula (II) or general formula (III).

<Metal Complex Represented by General Formula (I)>
First, the compound represented by formula (I) will be described.

In the general formula (I), M ¹¹ represents a metal ion, L ¹¹ ~L ¹⁵ represents a ligand coordinated to M ^11, respectively. An atomic group may further exist between L ¹¹ and L ¹⁴ to form a cyclic ligand. L ¹⁵ may combine with both L ¹¹ and L ¹⁴ to form a cyclic ligand.
Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² , and Y ¹³ each represent a linking group, a single bond, or a double bond. When Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² , or Y ¹³ is a linking group, L ¹¹ and Y ¹² , Y ¹² and L ¹² , L ¹² and Y ¹¹ , Y ¹¹ and L ¹³ , L ¹³ and Y ¹³ , Y ¹³ And the bond between L ¹⁴ each independently represents a single bond or a double bond. n ¹¹ represents the 0-4. The bond between M ¹¹ and L ^{11 to} L ¹⁵ may be any of a coordination bond, an ionic bond, and a covalent bond. .

The compound represented by formula (I) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (I), M ¹¹ represents a metal ion. Although it does not specifically limit as a metal ion, A bivalent or trivalent metal ion is preferable. As the divalent or trivalent metal ion, platinum ion, iridium ion, rhenium ion, palladium ion, rhodium ion, ruthenium ion, copper ion, europium ion, gadolinium ion, terbium ion are preferable, platinum ion, iridium ion, or Europium ions are more preferred, platinum ions and iridium ions are more preferred, and platinum ions are particularly preferred.

In general formula (I), L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ each independently represent a ligand that coordinates to M ¹¹ . As an atom contained in L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ and coordinated to M ¹¹ , a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbon atom, or a phosphorus atom is preferable, and a nitrogen atom, oxygen An atom, a sulfur atom, or a carbon atom is more preferable, and a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, or a carbon atom is still more preferable.

The bonds formed by M ¹¹ and L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ may each independently be a covalent bond, an ionic bond, or a coordinate bond. For convenience of explanation, the ligand in the present invention shall be used not only in the case of a coordination bond but also in the case of being formed by other ionic bonds or covalent bonds.
The ligand composed of L ¹¹ , Y ¹² , L ¹² , Y ¹¹ , L ¹³ , Y ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ is an anionic ligand (a ligand in which at least one anion binds to a metal). Is preferred. 1-3 are preferable, as for the number of anions in an anionic ligand, 1 and 2 are more preferable, and 2 is further more preferable.

L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ coordinated to M ¹¹ by a carbon atom are not particularly limited, but are each independently an imino ligand, an aromatic carbocyclic ligand (for example, a benzene ligand) , Naphthalene, anthracene, or phenanthracene ligands), heterocyclic ligands (eg, thiophene ligands, pyridine ligands, pyrazine ligands, pyrimidine ligands, thiazole ligands) Ligands, oxazole ligands, pyrrole ligands, imidazole ligands, pyrazole ligands, and condensed rings containing them (eg, quinoline ligands, benzothiazole ligands, etc.) and their tautomerism Body).

L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ coordinated to M ¹¹ by a nitrogen atom are not particularly limited, but each independently includes a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ligand (eg, pyridine ligand, pyrazine coordination) Ligand, pyrimidine ligand, pyridazine ligand, triazine ligand, thiazole ligand, oxazole ligand, pyrrole ligand, imidazole ligand, pyrazole ligand, triazole ligand, oxadi Azole ligands, thiadiazole ligands, and condensed rings containing them (for example, quinoline ligands, benzoxazole ligands, benzimidazole ligands, etc.) and tautomers thereof (note that In the present invention, in addition to the usual isomers, the following examples are also defined as tautomers, for example, a 5-membered heterocyclic ligand of the compound (24) described later and a 5-membered terminal heterocycle of the compound (64). Ring ligand, The 5-membered heterocyclic ligand of the compound (145) is also defined as a pyrrole tautomer.) Amino ligands (alkylamino ligands (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon numbers) 2 to 20, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methylamino), arylamino ligands (such as phenylamino), acylamino ligands (preferably having carbon atoms) 2 to 30, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include acetylamino and benzoylamino), alkoxycarbonylamino ligands (preferably 2 to 2 carbon atoms). 30 and more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include methoxycarbonylamino and the like. A xyloxycarbonyl ligand (preferably having 7 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 7 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 7 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyloxycarbonylamino); A ligand (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methanesulfonylamino and benzenesulfonylamino), imino ligand These ligands may be further substituted.

L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ coordinated to M ¹¹ by an oxygen atom are not particularly limited, but are independently an alkoxy ligand (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon numbers). 1 to 20, particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, butoxy, 2-ethylhexyloxy), aryloxy ligands (preferably 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably Has 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyloxy, 1-naphthyloxy, 2-naphthyloxy and the like, and a heterocyclic oxy ligand (preferably having 1 carbon atom). To 30, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as pyridyloxy, pyrazyloxy, pyrimidyloxy, quinolyloxy And an acyloxy ligand (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include acetoxy and benzoyloxy. ), A silyloxy ligand (preferably having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 3 to 24 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include trimethylsilyloxy, triphenylsilyloxy, etc.). Examples include carbonyl ligands (eg, ketone ligands, ester ligands, amide ligands, etc.), ether ligands (eg, dialkyl ether ligands, diaryl ether ligands, furyl ligands, etc.) It is done.

L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ coordinated to M ¹¹ by a sulfur atom are not particularly limited, but each independently represents an alkylthio ligand (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon numbers). 1 to 20, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, for example, methylthio, ethylthio, etc.), an arylthio ligand (preferably 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably Has 6 to 12 carbon atoms, for example, phenylthio and the like, and a heterocyclic thio ligand (preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms). For example, pyridylthio, 2-benzimidazolylthio, 2-benzoxazolylthio, 2-benzthiazolylthio, etc.), thiocarbonyl coordination (E.g. thioketone ligand, etc. thioester ligands), or thioether ligands (e.g. dialkyl thioether ligands, diaryl thioether ligands, etc. thiofuryl ligand), and the like. These substituted ligands may be further substituted.

L ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ coordinated to M ¹¹ by a phosphorus atom are not particularly limited, but each independently represents a dialkylphosphino group, a diarylphosphino group, a trialkylphosphine, a triarylphosphine, And a phosphinin group. These groups may be further substituted.

L ¹¹ and L ¹⁴ are each independently an aromatic carbocyclic ligand, alkyloxy ligand, aryloxy ligand, ether ligand, alkylthio ligand, arylthio ligand, alkylamino coordination Ligand, arylamino ligand, acylamino ligand, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ligand (eg pyridine ligand, pyrazine ligand, pyrimidine ligand, pyridazine ligand, triazine ligand, thiazole ligand) Ligands, oxazole ligands, pyrrole ligands, imidazole ligands, pyrazole ligands, triazole ligands, oxadiazole ligands, thiadiazole ligands, or condensed ligand bodies containing them ( For example, a quinoline ligand, a benzoxazole ligand, a benzimidazole ligand, or the like, or a tautomer thereof is preferable, and an aromatic carbocyclic ligand, aryl Xy ligands, arylthio ligands, arylamino ligands, and pyridine ligands, pyrazine ligands, imidazole ligands, or condensed ligand bodies containing them (eg, quinoline ligands, quinoxalines) A ligand, a benzimidazole ligand, or the like, or a tautomer thereof, more preferably an aromatic carbocyclic ligand, an aryloxy ligand, an arylthio ligand, or an arylamino ligand. Aromatic carbocyclic ligands or aryloxy ligands are preferred.

L ¹² and L ¹³ each independently ligands preferably form a coordinate bond with M ^11, as ligands forming a coordination bond with M ^11, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, A triazine ring, a thiazole ring, an oxazole ring, a pyrrole ring, a triazole ring, and a condensed ring containing them (for example, a quinoline ring, a benzoxazole ring, a benzimidazole ring, or an indolenine ring) and tautomers thereof Preferably, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, a pyrrole ring, and a condensed ring containing them (for example, a quinoline ring, a benzpyrrole, etc.) and a tautomer thereof are more preferable, and a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, Pyrimidine rings and condensed rings containing them (for example, quinoline rings and the like) are more preferable, and pyridine rings and condensed rings containing pyridine rings are more preferable. Body (e.g., a quinoline ring) are particularly preferred.

In the general formula (I), L ¹⁵ represents a ligand coordinated to M ¹¹ . L ¹⁵ is preferably a monodentate to tetradentate ligand, and more preferably a monodentate to tetradentate anionic ligand. Although it does not specifically limit as a monodentate-tetradentate anionic ligand, The monoanion containing a halogen ligand, a 1, 3- diketone ligand (for example, acetylacetone ligand etc.), and a pyridine ligand Sex bidentate ligands (eg, picolinic acid ligands, 2- (2-hydroxyphenyl) -pyridine ligands, etc.), L ¹¹ , Y ¹² , L ¹² , Y ¹¹ , L ¹³ , Y ¹³ , and A tetradentate ligand formed by L ¹⁴ is preferable, and a monoanionic bidentate ligand (eg, picoline) containing a 1,3-diketone ligand (eg, acetylacetone ligand) or a pyridine ligand Acid ligand, 2- (2-hydroxyphenyl) -pyridine ligand, etc.), tetradentate coordination formed by L ¹¹ , Y ¹² , L ¹² , Y ¹¹ , L ¹³ , Y ¹³ , and L ¹⁴ More preferred are 1,3-diketone ligands (eg acetyl A monotonic bidentate ligand (eg, picolinic acid ligand, 2- (2-hydroxyphenyl) -pyridine ligand, etc.) containing a pyridine ligand, 1,3-diketone ligands (such as acetylacetone ligands) are particularly preferred.
The number of coordination sites and the number of ligands do not exceed the coordination number of the metal. However, L ¹⁵ does not bind to both L ¹¹ and L ¹⁴ to form a cyclic ligand.

In the general formula (I), Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² and Y ¹³ each independently represent a linking group, a single bond or a double bond. Although it does not specifically limit as a coupling group, For example, the coupling group comprised including the atom selected from a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a silicon atom, and a phosphorus atom is preferable. Specific examples of such a linking group include the following.

When Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² , or Y ¹³ is a linking group, L ¹¹ and Y ¹² , Y ¹² and L ¹² , L ¹² and Y ¹¹ , Y ¹¹ and L ¹³ , L ¹³ and Y ¹³ , Y ¹³ And the bond between L ¹⁴ each independently represents a single bond or a double bond.

Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² , and Y ¹³ are each independently preferably a single bond, a double bond, a carbonyl linking group, an alkylene linking group, or an alkenylene group. Y ¹¹ is more preferably a single bond or an alkylene group, and still more preferably an alkylene group. Y ¹² and Y ¹³ are more preferably a single bond or an alkenylene group, and even more preferably a single bond.

Ring formed by Y ¹² , L ¹¹ , L ¹² and M ¹¹ , Ring formed by Y ¹¹ , L ¹² , L ¹³ and M ¹¹ , Formed by Y ¹³ , L ¹³ , L ¹⁴ and M ¹¹ The ring to be formed preferably has 4 to 10 ring members, more preferably 5 to 7 ring members, and further preferably 5 or 6 ring members.

In the general formula (I), n ¹¹ represents 0 to 4. When M ¹¹ is a metal having a coordination number of 4, n ¹¹ is 0. When M ¹¹ is a metal having a coordination number of 6, n ¹¹ is preferably 1, 2, and more preferably 1. When M ¹¹ is coordination number 6 and n ¹¹ is 1, L ¹⁵ represents a bidentate ligand, and when M ¹¹ is coordination number 6 and n ¹¹ is 2, L ¹⁵ represents a monodentate ligand. When M ¹¹ is a metal having a coordination number of 8, n ¹¹ is preferably 1 to 4, more preferably 1 or 2, and more preferably 1. When M ¹¹ is coordination number 8 and n ¹¹ is 1, L ¹⁵ represents a tetradentate ligand, and when M ¹¹ is coordination number 8 and n ¹¹ is 2, L ¹⁵ represents a bidentate ligand. When n ¹¹ is plural, the plural L ¹⁵ may be the same or different.

  Preferred forms of the compound represented by the general formula (I) include the following compounds represented by the general formula (1), the general formula (2), the general formula (3), and the general formula (4). It is.

  The compound represented by the general formula (1) will be described.

In the general formula (1), M ²¹ represents a metal ion, and Y ²¹ represents a linking group, a single bond, or a double bond. Y ²² and Y ²³ each represent a single bond or a linking group. Q ²¹ and Q ²² each represent an atomic group forming a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, and the bond between the ring formed by Q ²¹ and Y ²¹ and the bond between the ring formed by Q ²² and Y ²¹ are as follows: Represents a single bond or a double bond. X ²¹ and X ²² each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom. R ²¹ , R ²² , R ²³ , and R ²⁴ each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R ²¹ and R ²² , and R ²³ and R ²⁴ may be bonded to each other to form a ring. L ²⁵ represents a ligand coordinated to M ²¹ . n ²¹ represents an integer of 0 to 4.

The general formula (1) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (1), M ²¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in the general formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Q ²¹ and Q ²² each independently represents an atomic group forming a nitrogen-containing heterocycle (a ring containing nitrogen coordinated to M ²¹ ). The nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by Q ²¹ and Q ²² is not particularly limited, and includes, for example, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, a triazine ring, a thiazole ring, an oxazole ring, a pyrrole ring, a triazole ring, and the like. A condensed ring (for example, a quinoline ring, a benzoxazole ring, a benzimidazole ring, an indolenine ring, etc.) and a tautomer thereof can be mentioned.

The nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by Q ²¹ and Q ²² is preferably a pyridine ring, pyrazine ring, pyrimidine ring, pyridazine ring, triazine ring, pyrazole ring, imidazole ring, oxazole ring, pyrrole ring, benzazole ring, And condensed rings containing them (for example, quinoline ring, benzoxazole ring, benzimidazole ring, etc.) and tautomers thereof, more preferably pyridine ring, pyrazine ring, pyrimidine ring, imidazole ring, pyrrole ring And a condensed ring containing them (for example, quinoline ring and the like) and tautomers thereof, more preferably a pyridine ring and a condensed ring thereof (for example, quinoline ring and the like), particularly preferable. Is a pyridine ring.

X ²¹ and X ²² are each independently an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, more preferably an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted nitrogen atom, and even more preferably an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. An oxygen atom is particularly preferable.

Y ²¹ has the same meaning as Y ¹¹ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Y ²² and Y ²³ each independently represent a single bond or a linking group, and preferably a single bond. The linking group is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a carbonyl linking group, a thiocarbonyl linking group, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an arylene group, a heteroarylene group, an oxygen atom linking group, a nitrogen atom linking group, and a combination thereof. Groups and the like.

The linking group represented by Y ²² or Y ²³ is preferably a carbonyl linking group, an alkylene linking group or an alkenylene linking group, more preferably a carbonyl linking group or an alkenylene linking group, and even more preferably a carbonyl linking group.

R ²¹ , R ²² , R ²³ , and R ²⁴ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent. Although it does not specifically limit as a substituent, For example, alkyl group (preferably C1-C30, More preferably, it is C1-C20, Most preferably, it is C1-C10, for example, methyl, ethyl, Iso-propyl, for example. , Tert-butyl, n-octyl, n-decyl, n-hexadecyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, etc.), an alkenyl group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms). Particularly preferably, it has 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include vinyl, allyl, 2-butenyl, 3-pentenyl, etc.), an alkynyl group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 2 carbon atoms). 20 and particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as propargyl and 3-pentynyl. An aryl group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyl, p-methylphenyl, naphthyl, anthranyl and the like), amino. Groups (preferably having 0 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 0 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 0 to 10 carbon atoms, such as amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, dibenzylamino, diphenylamino, and ditolylamino Etc.),

Alkoxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include methoxy, ethoxy, butoxy, and 2-ethylhexyloxy). An aryloxy group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyloxy, 1-naphthyloxy, and 2-naphthyloxy). And a heterocyclic oxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include pyridyloxy, pyrazyloxy, pyrimidyloxy, and quinolyloxy. An acyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms) Preferably it has 1 to 12 carbon atoms, for example, acetyl, benzoyl, formyl, pivaloyl, etc.), alkoxycarbonyl group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably C2-C12, for example, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, etc.), aryloxycarbonyl groups (preferably C7-30, more preferably C7-20, particularly preferably C7-C7) 12 such as phenyloxycarbonyl).

An acyloxy group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetoxy and benzoyloxy), an acylamino group (preferably having a carbon number) 2 to 30, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetylamino, benzoylamino, etc.), an alkoxycarbonylamino group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, More preferably, it has 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include methoxycarbonylamino and the like, and aryloxycarbonylamino group (preferably 7 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon atoms). 7 to 20, particularly preferably 7 to 12 carbon atoms, for example phenyloxycarbonylamino ), Sulfonylamino groups (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methanesulfonylamino, benzenesulfonylamino, etc. ), A sulfamoyl group (preferably having 0 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 0 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 0 to 12 carbon atoms, such as sulfamoyl, methylsulfamoyl, dimethylsulfamoyl, and phenyl Sulfamoyl etc.),

A carbamoyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include carbamoyl, methylcarbamoyl, diethylcarbamoyl, phenylcarbamoyl and the like), alkylthio. A group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methylthio and ethylthio), an arylthio group (preferably having 6 to 6 carbon atoms). 30, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenylthio, and the like, and a heterocyclic thio group (preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 carbon atom). -20, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as pyridylthio, 2-benzimidazolyl E, 2-benzoxazolylthio, 2-benzthiazolylthio, etc.), sulfonyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms). For example, mesyl, tosyl, etc.), sulfinyl groups (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methanesulfinyl, benzene And ureido groups (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms. Examples thereof include ureido, methylureido, and phenylureido. ),

A phosphoric acid amide group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as diethyl phosphoric acid amide and phenylphosphoric acid amide); Hydroxy group, mercapto group, halogen atom (eg fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom, iodine atom), cyano group, sulfo group, carboxyl group, nitro group, hydroxamic acid group, sulfino group, hydrazino group, imino group, heterocyclic ring A group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples of the hetero atom include a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom, specifically, for example, imidazolyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, furyl and thienyl. , Piperidyl, morpholino, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, carbazolyl , An azepinyl group, etc.), a silyl group (preferably having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 3 to 24 carbon atoms, such as trimethylsilyl and triphenylsilyl). ), A silyloxy group (preferably having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 3 to 24 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include trimethylsilyloxy and triphenylsilyloxy). Is mentioned. These substituents may be further substituted.

R ²¹ , R ²² , R ²³ , and R ²⁴ are each independently an alkyl group, an aryl group, R ²¹ and R ^22, or R ²³ and R ²⁴ bonded to form a ring structure (for example, a benzo condensed ring or a pyridine condensed ring). A group that forms a ring structure (for example, a benzo-fused ring, a pyridine-fused ring, etc.) by combining R ²¹ and R ²² or R ²³ and R ²⁴ .

L ²⁵ has the same meaning as L ¹⁵ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

n ²¹ has the same meaning as n ¹¹ in the general formula (I), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

In the general formula (1), when the ring formed by Q ²¹ and Q ²² is a pyridine ring, Y ²¹ is a metal complex representing a linking group, the ring formed by Q ²¹ and Q ²² is a pyridine ring, ²¹ is a single bond or a double bond, and X ²¹ and X ²² are a sulfur atom and a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, or the ring formed by Q ²¹ and Q ²² is a nitrogen-containing hetero-5 A metal complex representing a membered ring or a nitrogen-containing six-membered ring containing two or more nitrogen atoms is preferable.

  A preferred form of the compound represented by the general formula (1) is a compound represented by the following general formula (1-A).

General formula (1-A) is demonstrated.
Formula (1-A) in, M ³¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in the above formula (I), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

Z ³¹ , Z ³² , Z ³³ , Z ³⁴ , Z ³⁵ , and Z ³⁶ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom is more preferable. Examples of the substituent on carbon include the groups described for R ²¹ in the general formula (1), and Z ³¹ and Z ³² , Z ³² and Z ³³ , Z ³³ and Z ³⁴ , and Z ³⁴ and Z ^35. , Z ³⁵ and Z ³⁶ may be bonded via a linking group to form a condensed ring (for example, benzo condensed ring, pyridine condensed ring, etc.), and Z ³¹ and T ³¹ , Z ³⁶ and T ³⁸ are connected to each other. To form a condensed ring (for example, benzo condensed ring, pyridine condensed ring, etc.).

  The substituent on the carbon is preferably an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group, an aryl group, a group forming a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring, a pyridine condensed ring, or the like), or a halogen atom, and an alkylamino group , An aryl group, or a group that forms a condensed ring (for example, a benzo-condensed ring, a pyridine-condensed ring, etc.) is more preferable, and an aryl group or a group that forms a condensed ring (for example, a benzo-condensed ring, a pyridine-condensed ring, etc.) A group that forms a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring, a pyridine condensed ring, etc.) is particularly preferable.

T ³¹ , T ³² , T ³³ , T ³⁴ , T ³⁵ , T ³⁶ , T ³⁷ , and T ³⁸ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom Is more preferable.
Examples of the substituent on carbon include the groups described for R ²¹ in the general formula (1), and T ³¹ and T ³² , T ³² and T ³³ , T ³³ and T ³⁴ , T ³⁵ and T ^36. , T ³⁶ and T ³⁷ , and T ³⁷ and T ³⁸ may be bonded via a linking group to form a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring).

  The substituent on the carbon is preferably an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group, an aryl group, a group forming a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring, a pyridine condensed ring, or the like), or a halogen atom, an aryl group, A group that forms a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring, a pyridine condensed ring, etc.) and a halogen atom are more preferred, an aryl group and a halogen atom are more preferred, and an aryl group is particularly preferred.

X ³¹ and X ³² are each independently synonymous with X ²¹ and X ²² in the general formula (1), and the preferred range is also the same.

  Next, the compound represented by the general formula (2) will be described.

In the general formula (2), M ⁵¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in the general formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Q ⁵¹ and Q ⁵² are each independently synonymous with Q ²¹ and Q ²² in the general formula (1), and their preferred ranges are also the same.

Q ⁵³ and Q ⁵⁴ each independently represent a group that forms a nitrogen-containing heterocycle (a ring containing a nitrogen coordinated to M ⁵¹ ). The nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by Q ⁵³ and Q ⁵⁴ is not particularly limited, but a tautomer of a pyrrole derivative or a tautomer of an imidazole derivative (for example, a hetero 5-membered ring of the following exemplified compound (29) Ligands, etc.), tautomers of thiazole derivatives (eg, hetero 5-membered ring ligands of the following exemplified compound (30)), tautomers of oxazole derivatives (eg, heterocycles of the exemplified compound (31) below) 5-membered ring ligands etc.) are preferred, tautomers of pyrrole derivatives, tautomers of imidazole derivatives, and tautomers of thiazole derivatives are more preferred, tautomers of pyrrole derivatives, and tautomers of imidazole derivatives. Mutants are more preferred, and tautomers of pyrrole derivatives are particularly preferred.

Y ⁵¹ has the same meaning as Y ¹¹ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

L ⁵⁵ has the same meaning as that of L ¹⁵ in Formula (I), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

n ⁵¹ has the same meaning as n ¹¹ , and the preferred range is also the same.

W ⁵¹ and W ⁵² each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, and more preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom.

  The compound represented by the general formula (3) will be described.

In the general formula (3), M ^A1 , Q ^A1 , Q ^A2 , Y ^A1 , Y ^A2 , Y ^A3 , R ^A1 , R ^A2 , R ^A3 , R ^A4 , L ^A5 , and n ^A1 are represented by the general formula (1) ) Are the same as M ²¹ , Q ²¹ , Q ²² , Y ²¹ , Y ²² , Y ²³ , R ²¹ , R ²² , R ²³ , R ²⁴ , L ²⁵ , and n ²¹ , and the preferred ranges are also the same.

A preferable form of the compound represented by the general formula (3) is a compound represented by the following general formula (3-A) and a compound represented by the following general formula (3-B).
First, the compound represented by the general formula (3-A) will be described.

In General Formula (3-A), M ⁶¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in General Formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Q ⁶¹ and Q ⁶² each independently represent a group forming a ring. The ring formed by Q ⁶¹ and Q ⁶² is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a benzene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyridazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, a thiophene ring, an isothiazole ring, a furan ring, an isoxazole ring, and a condensed ring thereof. The body is mentioned.

The ring formed by Q ⁶¹ and Q ⁶² is preferably a benzene ring, a pyridine ring, a thiophene ring, a thiazole ring, and a condensed ring thereof, more preferably a benzene ring, a pyridine ring, and a condensed ring thereof, A benzene ring and its condensed ring are more preferable.

Y ⁶¹ has the same meaning as Y ¹¹ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Y ⁶² and Y ⁶³ each independently represent a linking group or a single bond. The linking group is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a carbonyl linking group, a thiocarbonyl linking group, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an arylene group, a heteroarylene group, an oxygen atom linking group, a nitrogen atom linking group, and a combination thereof. Groups and the like.

Y ⁶² and Y ⁶³ are each independently preferably a single bond, a carbonyl linking group, an alkylene linking group or an alkenylene group, more preferably a single bond or an alkenylene group, and even more preferably a single bond.

L ⁶⁵ has the same meaning as L ¹⁵ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

n ⁶¹ has the same meaning as n ¹¹ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Z ⁶¹ , Z ⁶² , Z ⁶³ , Z ⁶⁴ , Z ⁶⁵ , Z ⁶⁶ , Z ⁶⁷ , and Z ⁶⁸ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom Is preferred. Examples of the substituent on the carbon include the groups described for R ²¹ in the general formula (1), and also include Z ⁶¹ and Z ⁶² , Z ⁶² and Z ⁶³ , Z ⁶³ and Z ⁶⁴ , Z ⁶⁵ and Z ^66. , Z ⁶⁶ and Z ⁶⁷ , Z ⁶⁷ and Z ⁶⁸ may be bonded via a linking group to form a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring, a pyridine condensed ring, etc.).
The ring formed by Q ⁶¹ and Q ⁶² may be bonded to Z ⁶¹ and Z ⁶⁸ via a linking group to form a ring.

  As the substituent on the carbon, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group, an aryl group, a group forming a condensed ring (for example, a benzo condensed ring, a pyridine condensed ring, etc.) or a halogen atom is preferable. A group that forms a group or a condensed ring (for example, a benzo-condensed ring, a pyridine-condensed ring, etc.) is more preferable, a group that forms an aryl group or a condensed ring (for example, a benzo-condensed ring, a pyridine-condensed ring, etc.) is more preferable, A group that forms a benzo-fused ring, a pyridine-fused ring, etc.) is particularly preferred.

  The compound represented by formula (3-B) will be described.

In the general formula (3-B), M ⁷¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in the above formula (I), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

Y ⁷¹ , Y ⁷² , and Y ⁷³ are each independently synonymous with Y ⁶² in the general formula (3-A), and the preferred range is also the same.

L ⁷⁵ has the same meaning as that of L ¹⁵ in Formula (I), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

n ⁷¹ has the same meaning as n ¹¹ in the general formula (I), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

Z ⁷¹ , Z ⁷² , Z ⁷³ , Z ⁷⁴ , Z ⁷⁵ , and Z ⁷⁶ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, preferably a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Examples of the substituent on carbon include the groups described for R ²¹ in the general formula (1). Z ⁷¹ and Z ⁷² , Z ⁷³ and Z ⁷⁴ may be bonded via a linking group to form a ring (for example, a benzene ring or a pyridine ring). R ^{71 to} R ⁷⁴ are synonymous with the substituents of R ^{21 to} R ²⁴ in the general formula (1), and the preferred range is also the same.

A preferred form of the compound represented by the general formula (3-B) is a compound represented by the following general formula (3-C).
The compound represented by formula (3-C) will be described.

In general formula (3-C), R ^C1 and R ^C2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and the substituent is described as the substituent of R ²¹ to R ²⁴ in general formula (1). Represents an alkyl group or an aryl group. The substituents represented by R ^C3 , R ^C4 , R ^C5 and R ^C6 are also synonymous with the substituents of R ²¹ to R ²⁴ in the general formula (1). n ^C3, n ^C6 is an integer of 0 to 3, n ^C4, n ^C5 represents an integer of 0 to 4, R ^C3, R ^C4, when R ^C5, and having a plurality of R ^C6 each plurality of R ^C3 , R ^C4 , R ^C5 , and R ^C6 may be the same or different and may be linked to form a ring. R ^C3 , R ^C4 , R ^C5 and R ^C6 are preferably an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, or a halogen atom.

  The compound represented by the general formula (4) will be described.

In the general formula (4), M ^B1 , Y ^B2 , Y ^B3 , R ^B1 , R ^B2 , R ^B3 , R ^B4 , L ^B5 , n ^B3 , X ^B1 , and X ^B2 are M in the general formula (1). ²¹ , Y ²² , Y ²³ , R ²¹ , R ²² , R ²³ , R ²⁴ , L ²⁵ , n ²¹ , X ²¹ , and X ²² are synonymous with each other and preferred ranges are also the same.

Y ^B1 represents a linking group and is the same as Y ²¹ in the general formula (1), preferably a vinyl group substituted at the 1,2-position, a phenylene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring or a carbon number of 2 8 represents a methylene group.
R ^B5 and R ^B6 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and examples of the substituent include the alkyl group, aryl group, and heterocyclic group described as the substituent of R ²¹ to R ²⁴ in the general formula (1). Represents. However, Y ^B1 is not linked to R ^B5 or R ^B6 . n ^B1 and n ^B2 each independently represents an integer of 0 to 1.

A preferred form of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is a compound represented by the following general formula (4-A).
The compound represented by formula (4-A) will be described.

In General Formula (4-A), R ^D3 and R ^D4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R ^D1 and R ^D2 each represent a substituent. The substituent represented by R ^D1 , R ^D2 , R ^D3 , and R ^D4 has the same meaning as the substituent represented by R ^B5 , R ^B6 in the general formula (4), and the preferred range is also the same. n ^D1, n ^D2 represents an integer of 0 to 4, when having a plurality of R ^D1, R ^D2, respectively, a plurality of R ^D1, R ^D2 may be the same or different, a linked ring It may be formed. Y ^D1 represents a vinyl group, a phenylene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, or a methylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms substituted at the 1 and 2 positions.

A preferred form of the metal complex having a tridentate ligand in the present invention is a compound represented by the following general formula (5).
The compound represented by the general formula (5) will be described.

In General Formula (5), M ⁸¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in General Formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

L ⁸¹ , L ⁸² , and L ⁸³ are each independently synonymous with L ¹¹ , L ¹² , and L ¹⁴ in the general formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

Y ⁸¹ and Y ⁸² are each independently synonymous with Y ¹¹ and Y ¹² in the general formula (I), and their preferred ranges are also the same.

L ⁸⁵ represents a ligand coordinated to M ⁸¹ . L ⁸⁵ is preferably a monodentate to tridentate ligand, and more preferably a monodentate to tridentate anionic ligand. The monodentate to tridentate anionic ligand is not particularly limited, but a tridentate ligand formed of a halogen ligand, L ⁸¹ , Y ⁸¹ , L ⁸² , Y ⁸² , and L ⁸³ is preferable. The tridentate ligand formed by L ⁸¹ , Y ⁸¹ , L ⁸² , Y ⁸² , and L ⁸³ is more preferred. Never L ⁸⁵ is connected to the L ^81, L ⁸³ without passing through the metal. The number of coordination sites and the number of ligands do not exceed the coordination number of the metal.

n ⁸¹ represents 0 to 5. When M ⁸¹ is a metal having a coordination number of 4, n ⁸¹ is 1 and L ⁸⁵ represents a monodentate ligand. When M ⁸¹ is a metal having a coordination number of 6, n ⁸¹ is preferably 1 to 3, more preferably 1, 3 and even more preferably 1. When M ⁸¹ is coordination number 6 and n ⁸¹ is 1, L ⁸⁵ represents a tridentate ligand, and when M ⁸¹ is coordination number 6 and n ⁸¹ is 2, L ⁸⁵ is one monodentate ligand and bidentate. ligand one of the stands, when L ⁸⁵ of n ⁸¹ in M ⁸¹ is coordination number of 6 3 represents a monodentate ligand. When M ⁸¹ is a metal having a coordination number of 8, n ⁸¹ is preferably 1 to 5, more preferably 1 or 2, and more preferably 1. When M ⁸¹ is coordination number 8 and n ⁸¹ is 1, L ⁸⁵ represents a pentadentate ligand, and when n ⁸¹ is 2, L ⁸⁵ represents one tridentate ligand and one bidentate ligand. , N ⁸¹ is 3, L ⁸⁵ represents one tridentate ligand and two monodentate ligands, or two bidentate ligands and one monodentate ligand, and when n ⁸¹ is 4, L ⁸⁵ Represents one bidentate ligand and three monodentate ligands, and when n ⁸¹ is 5, L ⁸⁵ represents five monodentate ligands. When ⁿ⁸¹ is plural, the plural ^L85s may be the same or different.

A preferred form of the general formula (5) is an aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring in which L ⁸¹ , L ⁸² , and L ^{83 in the} general formula (5) are carbon atoms and coordinate to M ⁸¹ , or a nitrogen atom that is M It represents coordinating a nitrogen-containing hetero ring ^81, L ^81, L ^82, and at least one of L ⁸³ is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle.
Coordinating aromatic carbocyclic these carbon atoms, heterocycles and nitrogen coordinating nitrogen-containing hetero ring atoms coordinating ligands and a nitrogen atom in a carbon atom to M ¹¹ described by the general formula (I) Examples of coordination are given, and the preferred range is also the same. Y ⁸¹ and Y ⁸² preferably represent a single bond or a methylene group.

Other preferable forms of the compound represented by the general formula (5) are a compound represented by the following general formula (5-A) and a compound represented by the following general formula (5-B).
First, the compound represented by formula (5-A) will be described.

In the general formula (5-A), M ⁹¹ has the same meaning as M ⁸¹ in Formula (5), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

Q ⁹¹ and Q ⁹² represent a group that forms a nitrogen-containing heterocycle (a ring containing nitrogen coordinated to M ⁹¹ ). The nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by Q ⁹¹ and Q ⁹² is not particularly limited. For example, pyridine ring, pyrazine ring, pyrimidine ring, pyridazine ring, triazine ring, thiazole ring, oxazole ring, pyrrole ring, pyrazole ring, imidazole A ring, a triazole ring, and a condensed ring containing them (for example, a quinoline ring, a benzoxazole ring, a benzimidazole ring, an indolenine ring, and the like) and tautomers thereof.

The nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by Q ⁹¹ and Q ⁹² is preferably a pyridine ring, a pyrazole ring, a thiazole ring, an imidazole ring, a pyrrole ring, and a condensed ring containing them (for example, a quinoline ring, a benzthiazole ring, Benzimidazole ring or indolenine ring), and tautomers thereof, more preferably pyridine ring, pyrrole ring, and condensed ring containing them (for example, quinoline ring), and tautomers thereof. Mutants, more preferably pyridine rings and condensed rings containing them (for example, quinoline rings, etc.), particularly preferably pyridine rings.

Q ⁹³ represents a group forming a (ring containing coordinating nitrogen M ⁹¹⁾ nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring. No particular limitation is imposed on the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring formed by Q ^93, a pyrrole ring, an imidazole ring, tautomers of the triazole ring, and condensed rings thereof (for example, benzopyrrole, etc.) are preferred, pyrrole rings A tautomer and a tautomer of a condensed ring containing a pyrrole ring (for example, benzpyrrole) are more preferable.

W ⁹¹ and W ⁹² are each independently synonymous with W ⁵¹ and W ⁵² in the general formula (2), and preferred ranges are also the same.

L ⁹⁵ has the same meaning as L ⁸⁵ in Formula (5), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

n ⁹¹ has the same meaning as n ⁸¹ in Formula (5), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

  The compound represented by formula (5-B) will be described.

Formula (5-B) in, M ¹⁰¹ has the same meaning as M ⁸¹ in Formula (5), and their preferable ranges are also the same.

Q ¹⁰² is synonymous with Q ²¹ in the general formula (1), and the preferred range is also the same.

Q ¹⁰¹ has the same meaning as Q ⁹¹ in formula (5-A), and the preferred range is also the same.

Q ¹⁰³ represents a group that forms an aromatic ring. No particular limitation is imposed on the aromatic ring formed by Q ^103, a benzene ring, furan ring, thiophene ring, pyrrole ring, and condensed rings containing these (e.g., naphthalene ring), more preferably a benzene ring and a benzene ring Are more preferable, and a benzene ring is particularly preferable.

Y ¹⁰¹ and Y ¹⁰² are independently the same as Y ²² in the general formula (1), and the preferred range is also the same.
L ¹⁰⁵ has the same meaning as L ⁸⁵ in Formula (5), and their preferable ranges are also the same.
n ¹⁰¹ has the same meaning as n ⁸¹ in Formula (5), and their preferable ranges are also the same.
X ¹⁰¹ has the same meaning as X ²¹ in formula (1), and the preferred range is also the same.

<Metal complex represented by general formula (II)>
Another preferred embodiment of the metal complex having a tridentate ligand in the present invention is a compound represented by the following general formula (II).

In general formula (II), M ^X1 represents a metal ion. Q ^X11 to Q ^X16 represents an atomic group containing an atom coordinating to an atom or M ^X1 coordinating to M ^X1. L ^{X11 to} L ^{X14 each} represent a single bond, a double bond or a linking group. That is, the atomic group consisting of Q ^X11 -L ^X11 -Q ^X12 -L ^X12 -Q ^X13 and the atomic group consisting of Q ^X14 -L ^X13 -Q ^X15 -L ^X14 -Q ^X16 are each a tridentate ligand.
The bond between M ^X1 and Q ^{X11 to} Q ^X16 may be a coordinate bond, an ionic bond, or a covalent bond, respectively.

The compound represented by formula (II) will be described in detail.
In general formula (II), M ^X1 represents a metal ion. Although it does not specifically limit as a metal ion, A monovalent to trivalent metal ion is preferable, a bivalent or trivalent metal ion is more preferable, and a trivalent metal ion is further more preferable. Specifically, platinum ion, iridium ion, rhenium ion, palladium ion, rhodium ion, ruthenium ion, copper ion, europium ion, gadolinium ion or terbium ion are preferable, iridium ion and europium ion are more preferable, and iridium ion is preferable. Further preferred.

Q ^X11 to Q ^X16 represents an atomic group containing a coordinating atom to the coordinating atom or M ^X1 to M ^X1.
When Q ^{X11 to} Q ^X16 represent an atom coordinated to M ^X1 , specific examples of the atom include a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a silicon atom, a phosphorus atom, and a sulfur atom. A nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a phosphorus atom, more preferably a nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom.

If Q ^X11 to Q ^X16 represents an atomic group containing an atom coordinating to M ^X1, as containing a coordinating carbon atom to M ^X1 is, for example, an imino group, an aromatic hydrocarbon Hajime Tamaki (benzene, naphthalene Etc.), heterocyclic groups (such as thiophene, pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, triazine, thiazole, oxazole, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, or triazole) and fused rings containing them, and tautomers thereof .

Examples of those coordinated with M ^X1 by a nitrogen atom include nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups (pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, triazine, thiazole, oxazole, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, or triazole), amino groups (alkyl An amino group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, for example, methylamino), an arylamino group (for example, phenylamino) and the like. An acylamino group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include acetylamino and benzoylamino), alkoxycarbonylamino group ( Preferably 2-30 carbons, more preferably 2-20 carbons, Preferably have 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methoxycarbonylamino, etc.), an aryloxycarbonylamino group (preferably 7 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 7 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably carbon atoms). 7-12, for example, phenyloxycarbonylamino, etc.), sulfonylamino groups (preferably 1-30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1-20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1-12 carbon atoms, Examples thereof include methanesulfonylamino, benzenesulfonylamino, etc.), imino group and the like. These groups may be further substituted.

Coordinated to M ^X1 with an oxygen atom is an alkoxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, butoxy. , 2-ethylhexyloxy, etc.), an aryloxy group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyloxy, 1 -Naphthyloxy, 2-naphthyloxy and the like), a heterocyclic oxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, for example, pyridyl. Oxy, pyrazyloxy, pyrimidyloxy, quinolyloxy, etc.), acyloxy groups (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably Alternatively, it has 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include acetoxy, benzoyloxy and the like, and a silyloxy group (preferably 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms). Particularly preferably, it has 3 to 24 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include trimethylsilyloxy, triphenylsilyloxy and the like. , Diaryl ether group or furyl group).

Coordinating M ^X1 with a silicon atom includes an alkylsilyl group (preferably having 3 to 30 carbon atoms, such as a trimethylsilyl group), an arylsilyl group (preferably having 18 to 30 carbon atoms). For example, a triphenylsilyl group etc. are mentioned. These groups may be further substituted.

As the one coordinated to M ^X1 with a sulfur atom, an alkylthio group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methylthio, ethylthio, etc.) An arylthio group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenylthio), a heterocyclic thio group ( Preferably it has 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as pyridylthio, 2-benzimidazolylthio, 2-benzoxazolylthio, and 2-benzthia. Zolylthio etc.), thiocarbonyl group (eg thioketone group, thioester group etc.), thioether group (eg dial) Thioether group, diaryl thioether or thiofuryl group, etc.,) and the like.

Examples of the group coordinated to M ^X1 with a phosphorus atom include a dialkylphosphino group, a diarylphosphino group, a trialkylphosphine, a triarylphosphine, and a phosphinin group. These groups may be further substituted.

As an atomic group represented by Q ^{X11 to} Q ^X16 , preferably, M ^X1 is coordinated by an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group coordinated by a carbon atom, an aromatic heterocyclic group coordinated by a carbon atom, or a nitrogen atom. A nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic group, an alkyloxy group, an aryloxy group, an alkylthio group, an arylthio group, or a dialkylphosphino group, more preferably an aromatic hydrocarbon ring group coordinated at a carbon atom, or a carbon atom. And a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic group coordinated by a nitrogen atom.
The bond between M ^X1 and Q ^{X11 to} Q ^X16 may be a coordinate bond or a covalent bond.

In general formula (II), L ^{X11 to} L ^X14 represent a single bond, a double bond, or a linking group.
Although it does not specifically limit as a coupling group, The coupling group comprised including the atom selected from a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a silicon atom is preferable. Specific examples of the linking group are shown below, but are not limited thereto.

These linking groups may be further substituted, and as the substituent, those exemplified as the substituents represented by R ^{21 to} R ²⁴ in the general formula (2) can be applied, and the preferred ranges are also the same.
L ^{X11 to} L ^X14 are preferably a single bond, a dimethylmethylene group, or a dimethylsilylene group.

Of the compounds represented by the general formula (II), more preferred are compounds represented by the following general formula (X2), and still more preferred are compounds represented by the following general formula (X3).
First, the compound represented by general formula (X2) is demonstrated.

In general formula (X2), M ^X2 represents a metal ion. Y ^X21 to Y ^X26 represents a coordinating atom M ^X2, Q ^X21 ~Q ^X26 represents an atomic group forming an aromatic ring or aromatic heterocyclic ring with the respective Y ^X21 to Y ^X26. L ^{X21 to} L ^X24 represent a single bond, a double bond or a linking group. Binding of M ^X2 and Y ^X21 to Y ^X26 may be a covalent bond, and each of coordination bond.

The compound represented by formula (X2) will be described in detail.
In general formula (X2), M ^X2 has the same meaning as M ^X1 in general formula (II), and the preferred range is also the same. Y ^X21 to Y ^X26 represent an atom coordinating to M ^X2. The bond between Y ^{X21 to} Y ^X26 and M ^X2 may be a coordinate bond or a covalent bond. Y ^{X21 to} Y ^X26 include a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a phosphorus atom, and a silicon atom, preferably a carbon atom and a nitrogen atom. Q ^X21 to Q ^X26 represents an atomic group forming an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or aromatic heterocyclic ring each include Y ^X21 to Y ^X26. The aromatic hydrocarbon ring and aromatic heterocycle formed in this case are benzene ring, pyridine ring, pyrazine ring, pyrimidine ring, pyridazine ring, triazine ring, pyrrole ring, pyrazole ring, imidazole ring, triazole ring, oxazole ring. , Thiazole ring, oxadiazole ring, thiadiazole ring, thiophene ring, and furan ring, preferably benzene ring, pyridine ring, pyrazine ring, pyrimidine ring, pyrazole ring, imidazole ring, and triazole ring, more preferably Are a benzene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrazole ring, and a triazole ring, and particularly preferably a benzene ring and a pyridine ring. These may further have a condensed ring or a substituent.

L ^{X21 to} L ^X24 are synonymous with L ^{X11 to} L ^X14 in the general formula (II), and preferred ranges thereof are also the same.

The compound represented by the general formula (II) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (X3).
General formula (X3) is demonstrated.

In general formula (X3), M ^X3 represents a metal ion. Y ^{X31 to} Y ^{X36 each} represent a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, or a phosphorus atom. L ^{X31 to} L ^{X34 each} represent a single bond, a double bond or a linking group. The bond between M ^X3 and Y ^X31 to Y ^X36 may be a coordinate bond or a covalent bond.

M ^X3 has the same meaning as M ^X1 in formula (II), and the preferred range is also the same.
Y ^{X31 to} Y ^X36 each represent an atom coordinated to M ^X3 . The bond between Y ^{X31 to} Y ^X36 and M ^X3 may be a coordinate bond or a covalent bond. Y ^{X31 to} Y ^X36 include a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom and a phosphorus atom, and preferably a carbon atom and a nitrogen atom. L ^{X31 to} L ^X34 are synonymous with L ^{X11 to} L ^X14 in the general formula (II), and preferred ranges thereof are also the same.

  Specific examples of the compounds represented by the general formula (I), the general formula (II), and the general formula (5) include compounds (1) to (242) described in Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-162849. (The structure is shown below), but is not limited thereto.

  Among the compounds represented by the above compound examples, a tetradentate ligand containing bipyridyl or phenanthroline in a partial structure, a Schiff base type tetradentate ligand, a phenylbipyridyl tridentate ligand, a diphenylpyridine tridentate ligand, A compound excluding a compound having a ligand selected from terpyridine tridentate ligands is more preferable.

Metal complexes in the present invention [general formulas (I), (1), (1-A), (2), (3), (3-A), (3-B), (3-C), ( 4), (4-A), (5), (5-A), and (5-B), and the compounds represented by the general formulas (II), (X2), and (X3)] It can be synthesized by various methods.
For example, a ligand or a dissociated product thereof and a metal compound are mixed with a solvent (for example, a halogen solvent, an alcohol solvent, an ether solvent, an ester solvent, a ketone solvent, a nitrile solvent, an amide solvent, a sulfone solvent, In the presence of a sulfoxide solvent and water) or in the absence of a solvent, in the presence of a base (inorganic and organic bases such as sodium methoxide, t-butoxypotassium, triethylamine, and carbonic acid) Potassium or the like), or in the absence of a base, at room temperature or lower, or by heating (in addition to normal heating, a method of heating with microwaves is also effective).

  The reaction time for synthesizing the metal complex of the present invention varies depending on the activity of the reaction raw material and is not particularly limited, but is preferably 1 minute to 5 days, more preferably 5 minutes to 3 days, and more preferably 10 minutes to 1 day. Is more preferable.

  The reaction temperature for synthesizing the metal complex of the present invention varies depending on the activity of the reaction and is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0 ° C. or higher and 300 ° C. or lower, more preferably 5 ° C. or higher and 250 ° C. or lower, and further preferably 10 ° C. or higher and 200 ° C. or lower.

The metal complex of the present invention is appropriately selected from the ligands that form the partial structure of the target complex, whereby the general formulas (I), (1), (1-A), (2), (3), (3-A), (3-B), (3-C), (4), (4-A), (5), (5-A), and (5-B), and Compounds represented by the compounds represented by the general formulas (II), (X2), and (X3) can be synthesized.
For example, when synthesizing the compound represented by the general formula (1-A), 6,6′-bis (2-hydroxyphenyl) -2,2′-bipyridyl ligand or a derivative thereof (for example, 2, 9-bis (2-hydroxyphenyl) -1,10-phenanthroline ligand, 2,9-bis (2-hydroxyphenyl) -4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline ligand, 6,6 ′ -Bis (2-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) -2,2'-bipyridyl ligand, etc.) is preferably 0.1 equivalent to 10 equivalents, more preferably 0.3 equivalent to the metal compound. Equivalent to 6 equivalents, more preferably 0.5 to 4 equivalents can be added for synthesis. In the method for synthesizing the compound represented by the general formula (1-A), each of the reaction solvent, the reaction time, and the reaction temperature is the same as that described in the method for synthesizing the metal complex of the present invention.

Derivatives of 6,6′-bis (2-hydroxyphenyl) -2,2′-bipyridyl ligand can be synthesized using various known methods.
For example, a 2,2′-bipyridyl derivative (for example, 1,10-phenanthroline and the like) and an anisole derivative (for example, 4-fluoroanisole and the like) are reacted by the method described in Journal of OrganIc ChemIstry, 741,11, (1946). Can be synthesized. In addition, halogenated 2,2′-bipyridyl derivatives (eg, 2,9-dibromo-1,10-phenanthroline) and 2-methoxyphenylboronic acid derivatives (eg, 2-methoxy-5-fluorophenylboron) After the Suzuki coupling reaction using an acid or the like as a starting material, the methyl group is deprotected (the method described in Journal of OrganIc ChemIstry, 741, 11, (1946), the method of heating in pyridine hydrochloride, etc. Can be synthesized. In addition, 2,2′-bipyridylboronic acid derivatives (eg, 6,6′-bis (4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolyl) -2,2′-bipyridyl) and halogens A methyl group is deprotected after a Suzuki coupling reaction using a modified anisole derivative (eg, 2-bromoanisole) as a starting material (Journal of OrganIc ChemIstry, 741, 11, (1946), Alternatively, it can also be synthesized by using a method such as heating in pyridine hydrochloride.

<Metal complex represented by general formula (III)>
Next, the compound represented by the following general formula (III) will be described.

In the general formula (III), Q ¹¹ represents a group of atoms forming a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, Z ¹¹ , Z ¹² , and Z ¹³ each represents a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, and M ^Y1 Represents a metal ion which may further have a ligand.

In the general formula (III), Q ¹¹ represents an atomic group that includes two carbon atoms to which Q ¹¹ is bonded and a nitrogen atom directly bonded to these carbon atoms to form a nitrogen-containing heterocycle. The number of ring members of the nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by Q ¹¹ is not particularly limited, but is preferably 12 to 20 ring members, more preferably 14 to 16 ring members, and still more preferably 16 ring members.

Z ¹¹ , Z ¹² , and Z ¹³ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom. The combination of Z ^11, Z ^12, and Z ^13, Z ^11, it is preferred Z ^12, and that at least one nitrogen atom of Z ^13.

  Examples of the substituent on the carbon atom include an alkyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, Iso-propyl. , Tert-butyl, n-octyl, n-decyl, n-hexadecyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, etc.), an alkenyl group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms). Particularly preferably, it has 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include vinyl, allyl, 2-butenyl, 3-pentenyl, etc.), an alkynyl group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 2 carbon atoms). 20, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as propargyl and 3-pentynyl).

An aryl group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyl, p-methylphenyl, naphthyl, and anthranyl). An amino group (preferably having 0 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 0 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 0 to 10 carbon atoms, such as amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, dibenzylamino, diphenylamino, and And dtolylamino), an alkoxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, butoxy, and 2-ethyl Hexyloxy and the like), an aryloxy group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, More preferably, it has 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyloxy, 1-naphthyloxy, 2-naphthyloxy and the like, and a heterocyclic oxy group (preferably having a carbon number). 1 to 30, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include pyridyloxy, pyrazyloxy, pyrimidyloxy, and quinolyloxy).

An acyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as acetyl, benzoyl, formyl, and pivaloyl), an alkoxycarbonyl group (Preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, etc.), aryloxycarbonyl group (preferably carbon 7 to 30, more preferably 7 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 7 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyloxycarbonyl, etc.), an acyloxy group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably Having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetoxy, benzoy Oxy, etc.), an acylamino group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include acetylamino and benzoylamino. ),

An alkoxycarbonylamino group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methoxycarbonylamino), aryloxycarbonylamino group ( Preferably it has 7 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 7 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 7 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyloxycarbonylamino, etc., and a sulfonylamino group (preferably 1 to 1 carbon atoms). 30, More preferably, it is C1-C20, Most preferably, it is C1-C12, for example, methanesulfonylamino, benzenesulfonylamino, etc.), a sulfamoyl group (preferably C0-30, more preferably) Has 0 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 0 to 12 carbon atoms. Amoiru, methylsulfamoyl, dimethylsulfamoyl, and phenyl sulfamoyl and the like.),

A carbamoyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include carbamoyl, methylcarbamoyl, diethylcarbamoyl, and phenylcarbamoyl). An alkylthio group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methylthio and ethylthio), an arylthio group (preferably having 6 carbon atoms). To 30, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenylthio, etc.), a heterocyclic thio group (preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon atoms). 1 to 20, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as pyridylthio, 2-benzimid Riruchio, 2-benzoxazolyl thio, and and 2-benzthiazolylthio the like.),

A sulfonyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as mesyl and tosyl), a sulfinyl group (preferably having 1 carbon atom). To 30, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methanesulfinyl, benzenesulfinyl, etc.), ureido groups (preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably C1-C20, Most preferably, it is C1-C12, for example, ureido, methylureido, phenylureido etc. are mentioned), phosphoric acid amide groups (preferably C1-C30, more preferably carbon 1 to 20, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as diethyl phosphoric acid amide and phenyl phosphoric acid amide. Is lower.), Hydroxy group, a mercapto group, a halogen atom (e.g. fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom, and iodine atom),

Cyano group, sulfo group, carboxyl group, nitro group, hydroxamic acid group, sulfino group, hydrazino group, imino group, heterocyclic group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, As, for example, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, specifically, for example, imidazolyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, furyl, thienyl, piperidyl, morpholino, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, carbazolyl group, azepinyl group, etc. ), A silyl group (preferably having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 3 to 24 carbon atoms, such as trimethylsilyl and triphenylsilyl), silyloxy Group (preferably 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon number 30, particularly preferably from 3 to 24 carbon atoms, for example trimethylsilyloxy, etc. triphenylsilyl oxy and the like.) And the like. These substituents may be further substituted.
Among these substituents, the substituent on the carbon atom is preferably an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, or a halogen atom, more preferably an aryl group or a halogen atom, and further preferably a phenyl group or a fluorine atom. Is an atom.

  As a substituent on a nitrogen atom, the substituent illustrated as a substituent on the said carbon atom is mentioned, A preferable range is also the same.

In general formula (III), M ^Y1 represents a metal ion which may further have a ligand, and a metal ion having no other ligand is more preferable.

The metal ion represented by ^MY1 is not particularly limited, but a divalent or trivalent metal ion is preferable. The divalent or trivalent metal ion is preferably a cobalt ion, magnesium ion, zinc ion, palladium ion, nickel ion, copper ion, platinum ion, lead ion, aluminum ion, iridium ion, or europium ion, cobalt ion, Magnesium ions, zinc ions, palladium ions, nickel ions, copper ions, platinum ions, or lead ions are more preferable, copper ions and platinum ions are more preferable, and platinum ions are particularly preferable. M ^Y1 may or may not be bonded to an atom contained in Q ¹¹ , and is preferably bonded.

The ligand that M ^Y1 may further have is not particularly limited, but is preferably a monodentate or bidentate ligand, and more preferably a bidentate ligand. The coordination atom is not particularly limited, but is preferably an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a nitrogen atom, a carbon atom, or a phosphorus atom, more preferably an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, or a carbon atom, and even more preferably an oxygen atom or a nitrogen atom.

Preferable examples of the compound represented by the general formula (III) are compounds represented by the following general formulas (a) to (j), or tautomers thereof.
The compound represented by the general formula (III) is more preferably a compound represented by the general formula (a) or the general formula (b) or a tautomer thereof, and a compound represented by the general formula (b). Or its tautomer is more preferable.
Moreover, as a compound represented by general formula (III), the compound represented by general formula (c) or general formula (g) is also preferable.
The compound represented by the general formula (c) includes a compound represented by the general formula (d) or a tautomer thereof, a compound represented by the general formula (e) or a tautomer thereof, a general formula ( The compound represented by f) or a tautomer thereof is preferable, the compound represented by the general formula (d) or the tautomer thereof, the compound represented by the general formula (e) or the tautomer thereof More preferred is a compound represented by formula (d) or a tautomer thereof.

  As the compound represented by the general formula (g), a compound represented by the general formula (h) or a tautomer thereof, a compound represented by the general formula (I) or a tautomer thereof, The compound represented by j) or a tautomer thereof is preferred, the compound represented by the general formula (h) or the tautomer thereof, the compound represented by the general formula (I) or the tautomer thereof More preferred is a compound represented by formula (h) or a tautomer thereof.

  Hereinafter, the compounds represented by the general formulas (a) to (j) will be described in detail.

The compound represented by the general formula (a) will be described.
In the general formula (a), Z ²¹ , Z ²² , Z ²³ , Z ²⁴ , Z ²⁵ , Z ²⁶ , and M ²¹ are Z ¹¹ , Z ¹² , Z ¹³ , Z ^{11 in the} corresponding general formula (III). , Z ¹² , Z ¹³ , and M ¹¹ , and the preferred range is also the same.

Q ²¹ and Q ²² each represent a group that forms a nitrogen-containing heterocycle. Q ^21, it is not particularly restricted but includes nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring formed by Q ^22, a pyrrole ring, an imidazole ring, a triazole ring, a condensed ring body thereof (for example, benzopyrrole), and these tautomeric (For example, a nitrogen-containing 5-membered ring substituted with R ⁴³ , R ⁴⁴ , R ⁴⁵ , and R ^{46 in} the general formula (b) described below is defined as a tautomer of pyrrole). A condensed ring containing a ring and a pyrrole ring (for example, benzpyrrole) is more preferable.

X ²¹ , X ²² , X ²³ and X ²⁴ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, more preferably a nitrogen atom.

  The compound represented by formula (b) will be described.

In the general formula (b), Z ⁴¹ , Z ⁴² , Z ⁴³ , Z ⁴⁴ , Z ⁴⁵ , Z ⁴⁶ , X ⁴¹ , X ⁴² , X ⁴³ , X ⁴⁴ , and M ⁴¹ are Z ²¹ in the general formula (a). , Z ²² , Z ²³ , Z ²⁴ , Z ²⁵ , Z ²⁶ , X ²¹ , X ²² , X ²³ , X ²⁴ , and M ²¹ , and preferred ranges are also the same.

R ⁴³ , R ⁴⁴ , R ⁴⁵ and R ⁴⁶ are each independently a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group, aryl group, R ⁴³ and R ⁴⁴ exemplified as a substituent on Z ¹¹ or Z ¹² in the general formula (III). Or a group in which R ⁴⁵ and R ⁴⁶ are bonded to form a ring structure (for example, benzo-fused ring, pyridine-fused ring, etc.), and an alkyl group, aryl group, R ⁴³ and R ⁴⁴ or R ⁴⁵ and R ⁴⁶ are bonded. To form a ring structure (eg, benzo-fused ring, pyridine-fused ring, etc.), and R ⁴³ and R ⁴⁴ or R ⁴⁵ and R ⁴⁶ are bonded to form a ring structure (eg, benzo-fused ring, pyridine-fused ring). And more preferably a group that forms a ring).

R ⁴³ , R ⁴⁴ , R ⁴⁵ , and R ⁴⁶ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent. Examples of the substituent include the groups described for the substituent on the carbon atom for Z ¹¹ or Z ¹² in the general formula (III).

  The compound represented by formula (c) will be described.

In the general formula (c), Z ¹⁰¹ , Z ¹⁰² , and Z ¹⁰³ each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom. At least one of Z ¹⁰¹ , Z ¹⁰² , and Z ¹⁰³ is preferably a nitrogen atom.

L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , and L ¹⁰⁴ each independently represent a single bond or a linking group. The connection is not particularly limited. For example, carbonyl linking group, alkylene group, alkenylene group, arylene group, heteroarylene group, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic linking group, oxygen atom linking group, amino linking group, imino linking group, carbonyl linking group. And a linking group composed of a combination thereof.

L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ and L ¹⁰⁴ are each independently preferably a single bond, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an amino linking group or an imino linking group, and a single bond, an alkylene linking group, an alkenylene linking group or an imino linking group. A group is more preferable, and a single bond or an alkylene linking group is more preferable.

Q ¹⁰¹ and Q ¹⁰³ are each independently a group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by a carbon atom, a group coordinated by a nitrogen atom, a group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, a group coordinated by an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom. Represents a position group.

The group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by a carbon atom is preferably an aryl group coordinated by a carbon atom, a 5-membered heteroaryl group coordinated by a carbon atom, or a 6-membered heteroaryl group coordinated by a carbon atom, An aryl group coordinated with a carbon atom, a nitrogen-containing 5-membered heteroaryl group coordinated with a carbon atom, and a nitrogen-containing 6-membered heteroaryl group coordinated with a carbon atom are more preferred, and an aryl group coordinated with a carbon atom Is more preferable.

The group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by a nitrogen atom is preferably a nitrogen-containing 5-membered heteroaryl group coordinated by a nitrogen atom or a nitrogen-containing 6-membered heteroaryl group coordinated by a nitrogen atom, and coordinated by a nitrogen atom The nitrogen-containing 6-membered heteroaryl group is more preferable.

Examples of the group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by a phosphorus atom include an alkylphosphine group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, an arylphosphine group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, an alkoxyphosphine group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, and an aryl coordinated by a phosphorus atom. Preferred are an oxyphosphine group, a heteroaryloxyphosphine group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, a phosphinine group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, and a phosphole group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, and an alkylphosphine group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, coordinated by a phosphorus atom. More preferred are arylphosphine groups that are located.

As the group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by an oxygen atom, an oxy group and a carbonyl group coordinated by an oxygen atom are preferable, and an oxy group is more preferable.

As the group that coordinates to M ¹⁰¹ with a sulfur atom, a sulfide group, a thiophene group, and a thiazole group are preferable, and a thiophene group is more preferable.

Q ¹⁰¹ and Q ¹⁰³ are preferably a group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by a carbon atom, a group coordinated by a nitrogen atom, or a group coordinated by an oxygen atom, a group coordinated by a carbon atom, or a group coordinated by a nitrogen atom Are more preferable, and a group coordinated by a carbon atom is more preferable.

Q ¹⁰² represents a group coordinated to M ¹⁰¹ by a nitrogen atom, a group coordinated by a phosphorus atom, a group coordinated by an oxygen atom, or a group coordinated by a sulfur atom, and a group coordinated by a nitrogen atom is More preferred.

M ¹⁰¹ has the same meaning as M ¹¹ in formula (I), and the preferred range is also the same.

  The compound represented by formula (d) will be described.

In the general formula (d), Z ²⁰¹ , Z ²⁰² , Z ²⁰³ , Z ²⁰⁷ , Z ²⁰⁸ , Z ²⁰⁹ , L ²⁰¹ , L ²⁰² , L ²⁰³ , L ²⁰⁴ , and M ²⁰¹ each correspond to the corresponding general formula (c). Are the same as Z ¹⁰¹ , Z ¹⁰² , Z ¹⁰³ , Z ¹⁰¹ , Z ¹⁰² , Z ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰⁴ , and M ¹⁰¹ , and the preferred range is also the same. Z ²⁰⁴ , Z ²⁰⁵ , Z ²⁰⁶ , Z ²¹⁰ , Z ²¹¹ , and Z ²¹² each represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, preferably a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

  The compound represented by the general formula (e) will be described.

In general formula (e), ^Z301 , ^Z302 , ^Z303 , ^Z304 , ^Z305 , ^Z306 , ^Z307 , ^Z308 , ^Z309 , ^Z310 , ^L301 , ^L302 , ^L303 , ^L304 , and M ³⁰¹ represents Z ²⁰¹ , Z ²⁰² , Z ²⁰³ , Z ²⁰⁴ , Z ²⁰⁶ , Z ²⁰⁷ , Z ²⁰⁸ , Z ²⁰⁹ , Z ²¹⁰ , Z ²¹² , L ^{101 in the} corresponding general formulas (d) and (c), respectively. , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰⁴ , and M ¹⁰¹ , and the preferred range is also the same.

  The compound represented by formula (f) will be described.

In the general formula (f), Z ⁴⁰¹ , Z ⁴⁰² , Z ⁴⁰³ , Z ⁴⁰⁴ , Z ⁴⁰⁵ , Z ⁴⁰⁶ , Z ⁴⁰⁷ , Z ⁴⁰⁸ , Z ⁴⁰⁹ , Z ⁴¹⁰ , Z ⁴¹¹ , Z ⁴¹² , L ⁴⁰¹ , L ⁴⁰² , L ⁴⁰³ , L ⁴⁰⁴ , and M ⁴⁰¹ are respectively Z ²⁰¹ , Z ²⁰² , Z ²⁰³ , Z ²⁰⁴ , Z ²⁰⁵ , Z ²⁰⁶ , Z ²⁰⁷ , Z ²⁰⁸ , Z ^{209 in the} corresponding general formulas (d) and (c). , Z ²¹⁰ , Z ²¹¹ , Z ²¹² , L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰⁴ , and M ¹⁰¹ , and the preferred range is also the same. X ⁴⁰¹ and X ⁴⁰² each independently represent an oxygen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, or a sulfur atom, preferably an oxygen atom or a substituted nitrogen atom, and more preferably an oxygen atom.

  The compound represented by the general formula (g) will be described.

In the general formula (g), Z ⁵⁰¹ , Z ⁵⁰² , Z ⁵⁰³ , L ⁵⁰¹ , L ⁵⁰² , L ⁵⁰³ , L ⁵⁰⁴ , Q ⁵⁰¹ , Q ⁵⁰² , Q ⁵⁰³ , and M ⁵⁰¹ are respectively represented by the corresponding general formula (c ) Are the same as Z ¹⁰¹ , Z ¹⁰² , Z ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰⁴ , Q ¹⁰¹ , Q ¹⁰³ , Q ¹⁰² , and M ¹⁰¹ , and the preferred range is also the same.

  The compound represented by the general formula (h) will be described.

In the general formula (h), ^Z601 , ^Z602 , ^Z603 , ^Z604 , ^Z605 , ^Z606 , ^Z607 , ^Z608 , ^Z609 , ^Z610 , ^Z611 , ^Z612 , ^L601 , ^L602 , L ⁶⁰³ , L ⁶⁰⁴ , and M ⁶⁰¹ represent Z ²⁰¹ , Z ²⁰² , Z ²⁰³ , Z ²⁰⁷ , Z ²⁰⁸ , Z ²⁰⁹ , Z ²⁰⁴ , Z ²⁰⁵ , Z ^{206 in the} corresponding general formulas (d) and (c), respectively. , Z ²¹⁰ , Z ²¹¹ , Z ²¹² , L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰⁴ , and M ¹⁰¹ , and the preferred range is also the same.

  The compound represented by formula (i) will be described.

In general formula (i), Z ⁷⁰¹ , Z ⁷⁰² , Z ⁷⁰³ , Z ⁷⁰⁴ , Z ⁷⁰⁵ , Z ⁷⁰⁶ , Z ⁷⁰⁷ , Z ⁷⁰⁸ , Z ⁷⁰⁹ , Z ⁷¹⁰ , L ⁷⁰¹ , L ⁷⁰² , L ⁷⁰³ , L ⁷⁰⁴ , and M ⁷⁰¹ represents Z ²⁰¹ , Z ²⁰² , Z ²⁰³ , Z ²⁰⁷ , Z ²⁰⁸ , Z ²⁰⁹ , Z ²⁰⁴ , Z ²⁰⁶ , Z ²¹⁰ , Z ²¹² , L ¹⁰¹ , in the corresponding general formulas (d) and (c), respectively. ^{L 102, L 103, L 104} , and M ¹⁰¹ in the above formula, the preferred range is also the same.

  The compound represented by formula (j) will be described.

In the general formula ^{(j), Z 801, Z} 802, Z 803, Z 804, Z 805, Z 806, Z 807, Z 808, Z 809, Z 810, Z 811, Z 812, L 801, L 802, L ⁸⁰³ , L ⁸⁰⁴ , M ⁸⁰¹ , X ⁸⁰¹ , and X ⁸⁰² represent Z ²⁰¹ , Z ²⁰² , Z ²⁰³ , Z ²⁰⁷ , Z ²⁰⁸ , Z in the corresponding general formulas (d), (c), and (f), respectively. ²⁰⁹ , Z ²⁰⁴ , Z ²⁰⁵ , Z ²⁰⁶ , Z ²¹⁰ , Z ²¹¹ , Z ²¹² , L ¹⁰¹ , L ¹⁰² , L ¹⁰³ , L ¹⁰⁴ , M ¹⁰¹ , X ⁴⁰¹ , and X ⁴⁰² are the same, and the preferred range is also the same It is.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by the general formula (III) include compound (2) to compound (8), compound (15) to compound (20), compound (27) to compound (described in Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-88575). 32), compound (36) -compound (38), compound (42) -compound (44), compound (50) -compound (52), and compound (57) -compound (154) (the structure is shown below) )), But is not limited thereto.

<Other preferred metal complexes>
Furthermore, as a preferable example of the metal complex in this invention, the following general formula (A-1), the following general formula (B-1), the following general formula (C-1), the following general formula (D-1), the following Each compound represented by general formula (E-1) and the following general formula (F-1) is mentioned.
General formula (A-1) is demonstrated.

In general formula (A-1), M ^A1 represents a metal ion. Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 and Y ^A18 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 and Y ^A17 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 each represent a linking group, and these linking groups may have the same structure or different structures. Q ^A11 and Q ^A12 each represent a partial structure containing an atom that is covalently bonded to M ^A1 .

The compound represented by formula (A-1) will be described in detail.
M ^A1 represents a metal ion. The metal ion is not particularly limited, but a divalent metal ion is preferable, and Pt ²⁺ , Pd ²⁺ , Cu ²⁺ , NI ²⁺ , Co ²⁺ , Zn ²⁺ , Mg ²⁺ , and Pb ²⁺ is preferable, Pt ²⁺ and Cu ²⁺ are more preferable, and Pt ²⁺ is particularly preferable.
Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 and Y ^A18 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 and Y ^A18 are preferably carbon atoms.
Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 and Y ^A17 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 and Y ^A17 are preferably a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom.
L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 represent a divalent linking group. The divalent linking groups represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 , and L ^A14 are each independently composed of a single bond, carbon, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, oxygen, germanium, or phosphorus. And more preferably a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, a substituted silicon atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon ring group, A monovalent aromatic heterocyclic group, more preferably a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, a substituted silicon atom, a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon ring group, a divalent aromatic The divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 , and L ^A14 , which is a group heterocyclic group, particularly preferably a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted methylene group, includes, for example: Can be mentioned.

The divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 , and L ^A14 may further have a substituent. Examples of the substituent that can be introduced include an alkyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms. For example, methyl, ethyl, Iso-propyl, tert- Butyl, n-octyl, n-decyl, n-hexadecyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, etc.), an alkenyl group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably Has 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include vinyl, allyl, 2-butenyl, and 3-pentenyl.), An alkynyl group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly Preferably, it has 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include propargyl and 3-pentynyl.

An aryl group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyl, p-methylphenyl, naphthyl, anthranyl and the like), amino. Groups (preferably having 0 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 0 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 0 to 10 carbon atoms, such as amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, dibenzylamino, diphenylamino, and ditolylamino And alkoxy groups (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, butoxy, and 2-ethylhexyl). Siloxy and the like), an aryloxy group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably Properly 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyloxy, 1-naphthyloxy, and 2-naphthyloxy and the like.),

Heterocyclic oxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include pyridyloxy, pyrazyloxy, pyrimidyloxy, quinolyloxy, and the like). An acyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as acetyl, benzoyl, formyl, pivaloyl, etc.), an alkoxycarbonyl group ( Preferably it has 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and the like, and an aryloxycarbonyl group (preferably having a carbon number). 7 to 30, more preferably 7 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably carbon numbers Is 12, and for example, phenyloxycarbonyl.),

An acyloxy group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetoxy and benzoyloxy), an acylamino group (preferably having a carbon number) 2 to 30, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetylamino, benzoylamino, etc.), an alkoxycarbonylamino group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, More preferably, it has 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include methoxycarbonylamino and the like, and aryloxycarbonylamino group (preferably 7 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon atoms). 7 to 20, particularly preferably 7 to 12 carbon atoms, for example phenyloxycarbonylamino And the like.),

A sulfonylamino group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methanesulfonylamino and benzenesulfonylamino), a sulfamoyl group ( Preferably it is C0-30, More preferably, it is C0-20, Most preferably, it is C0-12, for example, sulfamoyl, methylsulfamoyl, dimethylsulfamoyl, phenylsulfamoyl etc. are mentioned. ), A carbamoyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include carbamoyl, methylcarbamoyl, diethylcarbamoyl, and phenylcarbamoyl. ),

An alkylthio group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methylthio and ethylthio), an arylthio group (preferably having 6 carbon atoms). To 30, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenylthio, etc.), a heterocyclic thio group (preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon atoms). 1 to 20, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples include pyridylthio, 2-benzimidazolylthio, 2-benzoxazolylthio, 2-benzthiazolylthio, and the like, and sulfonyl groups (preferably. Has 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms. For example, mesyl, tosyl ), Sulfinyl groups (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methanesulfinyl, benzenesulfinyl, etc.) ,

Ureido group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include ureido, methylureido, and phenylureido), phosphoric acid amide A group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as diethyl phosphoric acid amide and phenyl phosphoric acid amide), a hydroxy group, Mercapto group, halogen atom (eg fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom or iodine atom), cyano group, sulfo group, carboxyl group, nitro group, hydroxamic acid group, sulfino group, hydrazino group, imino group,

Heterocyclic group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples of the hetero atom include a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, and a sulfur atom, specifically imidazolyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, Furyl, thienyl, piperidyl, morpholino, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, carbazolyl group, azepinyl group, etc.), silyl group (preferably having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms). , Particularly preferably 3 to 24 carbon atoms, for example, trimethylsilyl, triphenylsilyl, etc.), silyloxy groups (preferably 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms, particularly preferably carbon numbers). 3 to 24, such as trimethylsilyloxy, triphenylsilyloxy And the like.), And the like.

  These substituents may be further substituted. The substituent is preferably an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, a halogen atom, or a silyl group, more preferably an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, or a halogen atom, still more preferably an alkyl group, An aryl group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, or a fluorine atom.

Q ^A11 and Q ^A12 each represent a partial structure containing an atom that is covalently bonded to M ^A1 . Q ^A11 and Q ^A12 are independently a group bonded to M ^A1 by a carbon atom, a group bonded by a nitrogen atom, a group bonded by a silicon atom, a group bonded by a phosphorus atom, a group bonded by an oxygen atom, and a sulfur atom. A group to be bonded is preferable, a group bonded to a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom is more preferable, a group bonded to a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom is further preferable, and a group bonded to a carbon atom is particularly preferable.

  The group bonded by carbon atom is preferably an aryl group bonded by carbon atom, a five-membered heteroaryl group bonded by carbon atom, or a six-membered heteroaryl group bonded by carbon atom, and an aryl group bonded by carbon atom A nitrogen-containing five-membered heteroaryl group bonded with a carbon atom and a nitrogen-containing six-membered heteroaryl group bonded with a carbon atom are more preferable, and an aryl group bonded with a carbon atom is particularly preferable.

  The group bonded by a nitrogen atom is preferably a substituted amino group or a nitrogen-containing hetero five-membered heteroaryl group bonded by a nitrogen atom, and particularly preferably a nitrogen-containing hetero five-membered heteroaryl group bonded by a nitrogen atom.

  The group bonded by a phosphorus atom is preferably a substituted phosphino group. As the group bonded by a silicon atom, a substituted silyl group is preferable. The group bonded by an oxygen atom is preferably an oxy group, and the group bonded by a sulfur atom is preferably a sulfide group.

  The compound represented by the general formula (A-1) is more preferably a compound represented by the general formula (A-2), the general formula (A-3), or the general formula (A-4).

In general formula (A-2), M ^A2 represents a metal ion. Y ^A21 , Y ^A24 , Y ^A25 and Y ^A28 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^A22 , Y ^A23 , Y ^A26 and Y ^A27 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. L ^A21 , L ^A22 , L ^A23 and L ^A24 represent a linking group. Z ^A21 , Z ^A22 , Z ^A23 , Z ^A24 , Z ^A25 and Z ^A26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In general formula (A-3), M ^A3 represents a metal ion. Y ^A31 , Y ^A34 , Y ^A35 and Y ^A38 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^A32 , Y ^A33 , Y ^A36 and Y ^A37 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. L ^A31 , L ^A32 , L ^A33 and L ^A34 each represent a linking group. Z ^A31 , Z ^A32 , Z ^A33 and Z ^A34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In general formula (A-4), M ^A4 represents a metal ion. Y ^A41 , Y ^A44 , Y ^A45 and Y ^A48 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^A42 , Y ^A43 , Y ^A46 and Y ^A47 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. L ^A41 , L ^A42 , L ^A43 , and L ^A44 each represent a linking group. Z ^A41 , Z ^A42 , Z ^A43 , Z ^A44 , Z ^A45 and Z ^A46 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. X ^A41 and X ^A42 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom.

The compound represented by formula (A-2) will be described in detail.
M ^A2 , Y ^A21 , Y ^A24 , Y ^A25 , Y ^A28 , Y ^A22 , Y ^A23 , Y ^A26 , Y ^A27 , L ^A21 , L ^A22 , L ^A23 , and L ^A24 correspond to the general formula (A-1 ) ^Are the same as M ^A1 , Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 , Y ^A18 , Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 , Y ^A17 , L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 , and L ^A14. Is the same.
Z ^A21 , Z ^A22 , Z ^A23 , Z ^A24 , Z ^A25 and Z ^A26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^A21 , Z ^A22 , Z ^A23 , Z ^A24 , Z ^A25 and Z ^A26 are preferably each independently a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, more preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.

The compound represented by formula (A-3) will be described in detail.
M ^A3 , Y ^A31 , Y ^A34 , Y ^A35 , Y ^A38 , Y ^A32 , Y ^A33 , Y ^A36 , Y ^A37 , L ^A31 , L ^A32 , L ^A33 , and L ^A34 correspond to the general formula (A-1 ) ^Are the same as M ^A1 , Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 , Y ^A18 , Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 , Y ^A17 , L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 , and L ^A14. Is the same.
Z ^A31 , Z ^A32 , Z ^A33 and Z ^A34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^A31 , Z ^A32 , Z ^A33 and Z ^A34 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.

The compound represented by formula (A-4) will be described in detail.
M ^A4 , Y ^A41 , Y ^A44 , Y ^A45 , Y ^A48 , Y ^A42 , Y ^A43 , Y ^A46 , Y ^A47 , L ^A41 , L ^A42 , L ^A43 , and L ^A44 correspond to the general formula (A-1 ) ^Are the same as M ^A1 , Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 , Y ^A18 , Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 , Y ^A17 , L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 , and L ^A14. Is the same.
Z ^A41 , Z ^A42 , Z ^A43 , Z ^A44 , Z ^A45 and Z ^A46 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^A41 , Z ^A42 , Z ^A43 , Z ^A44 , Z ^A45 and Z ^A46 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.
X ^A41 and X ^A42 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom. X ^A41 and X ^A42 are preferably each independently an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and more preferably an oxygen atom.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by formula (A-1) are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these compounds.

  Of the metal complexes in the present invention, one of the preferred compounds is a compound represented by the following general formula (B-1).

In formula (B-1), M ^B1 represents a metal ion. Y ^B11, Y ^B14, Y ^B15 and Y ^B18 represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom independently. Y ^B12 , Y ^B13 , Y ^B16 and Y ^B17 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. L ^B11 , L ^B12 , L ^B13 , and L ^B14 each represent a linking group. Q ^B11 and Q ^B12 each represents a partial structure containing an atom bonded to M ^B1 through a covalent bond.

General formula (B-1) is demonstrated in detail.
In the general formula (B-1), M ^B1 , Y ^B11 , Y ^B14 , Y ^B15 , Y ^B18 , Y ^B12 , Y ^B13 , Y ^B16 , Y ^B17 , L ^B11 , L ^B12 , L ^B13 , L ^B14 , Q ^B11 , And Q ^B12 correspond to M ^A1 , Y ^A11 , Y ^A14 , Y ^A15 , Y ^A18 , Y ^A12 , Y ^A13 , Y ^A16 , Y ^A17 , L ^A11 , in the general formula (A-1), respectively. It is synonymous with L ^A12 , L ^A13 , L ^A14 , Q ^A11 and Q ^A12 , and the preferred range is also the same.

  The compound represented by the general formula (B-1) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (B-2), general formula (B-3), or general formula (B-4). .

In formula (B-2), M ^B2 represents a metal ion. Y ^B21 , Y ^B24 , Y ^B25 and Y ^B28 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^B22 , Y ^B23 , Y ^B26 and Y ^B27 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, oxygen atom or sulfur atom. L ^B21 , L ^B22 , L ^B23 , and L ^B24 each represent a linking group. Z ^B21 , Z ^B22 , Z ^B23 , Z ^B24 , Z ^B25 and Z ^B26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In formula (B-3), M ^B3 represents a metal ion. Y ^B31 , Y ^B34 , Y ^B35 and Y ^B38 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^B32 , Y ^B33 , Y ^B36 and Y ^B37 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. L ^B31 , L ^B32 , L ^B33 , and L ^B34 each represent a linking group. Z ^B31 , Z ^B32 , Z ^B33 and Z ^B34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In formula (B-4), M ^B4 represents a metal ion. Y ^B41 , Y ^B44 , Y ^B45 and Y ^B48 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Y ^B42 , Y ^B43 , Y ^B46 and Y ^B47 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom, oxygen atom or sulfur atom. L ^B41 , L ^B42 , L ^B43 , and L ^B44 each represent a linking group. Z ^B41 , Z ^B42 , Z ^B43 , Z ^B44 , Z ^B45 and Z ^B46 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. X ^B41 and X ^B42 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom.

The compound represented by formula (B-2) will be described in detail.
In formula (B-2), M ^B2 , Y ^B21 , Y ^B24 , Y ^B25 , Y ^B28 , Y ^B22 , Y ^B23 , Y ^B26 , Y ^B27 , L ^B21 , L ^B22 , L ^B23 , and L ^B24 are each M ^B1 , Y ^B11 , Y ^B14 , Y ^B15 , Y ^B18 , Y ^B12 , Y ^B13 , Y ^B16 , Y ^B17 , L ^B11 , L ^B12 , L ^B13 , and L in the general formula (B-1) ^It is synonymous with ^B14 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^B21 , Z ^B22 , Z ^B23 , Z ^B24 , Z ^B25 and Z ^B26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^B21 , Z ^B22 , Z ^B23 , Z ^B24 , Z ^B25 and Z ^B26 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.

The compound represented by formula (B-3) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (B-3), M ^B3 , Y ^B31 , Y ^B34 , Y ^B35 , Y ^B38 , Y ^B32 , Y ^B33 , Y ^B36 , Y ^B37 , L ^B31 , L ^B32 , L ^B33 , and L ^B34 are each M ^B1 , Y ^B11 , Y ^B14 , Y ^B15 , Y ^B18 , Y ^B12 , Y ^B13 , Y ^B16 , Y ^B17 , L ^B11 , L ^B12 , L ^B13 , and L in the general formula (B-1) ^It is synonymous with ^B14 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^B31 , Z ^B32 , Z ^B33 , and Z ^B34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^B31 , Z ^B32 , Z ^B33 , and Z ^B34 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.

The compound represented by formula (B-4) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (B-4), M ^B4 , Y ^B41 , Y ^B44 , Y ^B45 , Y ^B48 , Y ^B42 , Y ^B43 , Y ^B46 , Y ^B47 , L ^B41 , L ^B42 , L ^B43 , and L ^B44 are each M ^B1 , Y ^B11 , Y ^B14 , Y ^B15 , Y ^B18 , Y ^B12 , Y ^B13 , Y ^B16 , Y ^B17 , L ^B11 , L ^B12 , L ^B13 , and L in the general formula (B-1) ^It is synonymous with ^B14 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^B41 , Z ^B42 , Z ^B43 , Z ^B44 , Z ^B45 and Z ^B46 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^B41 , Z ^B42 , Z ^B43 , Z ^B44 , Z ^B45 and Z ^B46 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.
X ^B41 and X ^B42 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom. X ^B41 and X ^B42 are preferably an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and more preferably an oxygen atom.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by formula (B-1) are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these compounds.

  Among the metal complexes in the present invention, one of the preferable compounds is a compound represented by the general formula (C-1).

In formula (C-1), M ^C1 represents a metal ion. R ^C11 and R ^C12 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituent that is connected to each other to form a five-membered ring, or a substituent that is not connected to each other. R ^C13 and R ^C14 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituent that is connected to each other to form a five-membered ring, or a substituent that is not connected to each other. G ^C11 and G ^C12 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. L ^C11 and L ^C12 each represent a linking group. Q ^C11 and Q ^C12 each represents a partial structure containing an atom that is covalently bonded to M ^C1 .

The general formula (C-1) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (C-1), M ^C1 , L ^C11 , L ^C12 , Q ^C11 , and Q ^C12 are M ^A1 , L ^A11 , L ^A12 , Q ^A11 , and Q ^A11 in the corresponding general formula (A-1), respectively. And Q ^A12 has the same meaning, and the preferred range is also the same.
G ^C11 and G ^C12 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, preferably a nitrogen atom or an unsubstituted carbon atom, and more preferably a nitrogen atom.
R ^C11 and R ^C12 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. R ^C11 and R ^C12 may ^combine with each other to form a five-membered ring. R ^C13 and R ^C14 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. R ^C13 and R ^C14 may ^combine with each other to form a five-membered ring.

The substituent represented by R ^C11 , R ^C12 , R ^C13 and R ^C14 is an alkyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms). And methyl, ethyl, Iso-propyl, tert-butyl, n-octyl, n-decyl, n-hexadecyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, etc.), alkenyl groups (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms). More preferably, it has 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include vinyl, allyl, 2-butenyl, 3-pentenyl and the like, and an alkynyl group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms). More preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as propargyl, 3-pentynyl and the like. That.),

An aryl group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include phenyl, p-methylphenyl, naphthyl, and anthranyl). An amino group (preferably having 0 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 0 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 0 to 10 carbon atoms, such as amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, dibenzylamino, diphenylamino, and And dtolylamino), an alkoxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, butoxy, and 2-ethyl Hexyloxy and the like), an aryloxy group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, Ri preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyloxy, 1-naphthyloxy, and 2-naphthyloxy and the like.),

Heterocyclic oxy group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include pyridyloxy, pyrazyloxy, pyrimidyloxy, quinolyloxy, and the like). An acyl group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as acetyl, benzoyl, formyl, and pivaloyl), an alkoxycarbonyl group (Preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, etc.), aryloxycarbonyl group (preferably carbon 7 to 30, more preferably 7 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably A prime number 7-12, and for example, phenyloxycarbonyl.),

An acyloxy group (preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetoxy and benzoyloxy), an acylamino group (preferably having a carbon number) 2 to 30, more preferably 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as acetylamino, benzoylamino, etc.), an alkoxycarbonylamino group (preferably 2 to 30 carbon atoms, More preferably, it has 2 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include methoxycarbonylamino and the like, and aryloxycarbonylamino group (preferably 7 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon atoms). 7 to 20, particularly preferably 7 to 12 carbon atoms, for example phenyloxycarbonylamino And the like.),

An alkylthio group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methylthio and ethylthio), an arylthio group (preferably having 6 carbon atoms). To 30, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenylthio, etc.), a heterocyclic thio group (preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably carbon atoms). 1 to 20, particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples include pyridylthio, 2-benzimidazolylthio, 2-benzoxazolylthio, 2-benzthiazolylthio, and the like, halogen atoms (for example, Fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom or iodine atom), cyano group,

Heterocyclic group (preferably having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and examples of the hetero atom include a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, and a sulfur atom, specifically imidazolyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, Furyl, thienyl, piperidyl, morpholino, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, carbazolyl group, azepinyl group, etc.), silyl group (preferably having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms). , Particularly preferably 3 to 24 carbon atoms, for example, trimethylsilyl, triphenylsilyl, etc.), silyloxy groups (preferably 3 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 to 30 carbon atoms, particularly preferably carbon numbers). 3 to 24, such as trimethylsilyloxy, triphenylsilyloxy And the like.), And the like.

As the substituent represented by R ^C11 , R ^C12 , R ^C13 and R ^C14 , an alkyl group, an aryl group, a group in which R ^C11 and R ^C12 , R ^C13 and R ^C14 are bonded to each other to form a five-membered ring Particularly preferably, R ^C11 and R ^C12 , and R ^C13 and R ^C14 are bonded to each other to form a five-membered ring.

  The compound represented by the general formula (C-1) is more preferably a compound represented by the general formula (C-2).

In formula (C-2), M ^C2 represents a metal ion.
Y ^C21 , Y ^C22 , Y ^C23 and Y ^C24 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. G ^C21, G ^C22 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. L ^C21 and L ^C22 each represent a linking group. Q ^C21 and Q ^C22 each represents a partial structure containing an atom bonded to M ^C2 through a covalent bond.

General formula (C-2) is demonstrated in detail.
In the general formula (C-2), M ^C2 , L ^C21 , L ^C22 , Q ^C21 , Q ^C22 , G ^C21 , and G ^C22 correspond to M ^C1 , L ^C11 , L in the general formula (C-1), respectively. ^{C12, Q C11, Q C12,} G C11, and have the same meaning as G ^C12, preferred ranges are also the same.
Y ^C21 , Y ^C22 , Y ^C23 and Y ^C24 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, preferably a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, more preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom. It is.

  The compound represented by the general formula (C-2) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (C-3), general formula (C-4), or general formula (C-5).

In general formula (C-3), M ^C3 represents a metal ion.
Y ^C31 , Y ^C32 , Y ^C33 and Y ^C34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. G ^C31, G ^C32 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. L ^C31 and L ^C32 each represent a linking group. Z ^C31 , Z ^C32 , Z ^C33 , Z ^C34 , Z ^C35 and Z ^C36 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In formula (C-4), M ^C4 represents a metal ion. Y ^C41 , Y ^C42 , Y ^C43 and Y ^C44 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. G ^C41, G ^C42 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. L ^C41 and L ^C42 each represent a linking group. Z ^C41 , Z ^C42 , Z ^C43 and Z ^C44 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In formula (C-5), M ^C5 represents a metal ion.
Y ^C51 , Y ^C52 , Y ^C53 and Y ^C54 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. G ^C51 and G ^C52 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. L ^C51 and L ^C52 represent a linking group. Z ^C51 , Z ^C52 , Z ^C53 , Z ^C54 , Z ^C55 and Z ^C56 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. X ^C51 and X ^C52 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom.

The compound represented by formula (C-3) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (C-3), M ^C3 , L ^C31 , L ^C32 , G ^C31 , and G ^C32 respectively correspond to M ^C1 , L ^C11 , L ^C12 , G ^C11 , in the general formula (C-1). And G ^C12 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^C31 , Z ^C32 , Z ^C33 , Z ^C34 , Z ^C35 and Z ^C36 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^C31 , Z ^C32 , Z ^C33 , Z ^C34 , Z ^C35 and Z ^C36 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms.

The compound represented by formula (C-4) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (C-4), M ^C4 , L ^C41 , L ^C42 , G ^C41 , and G ^C42 are M ^C1 , L ^C11 , L ^C12 , G ^C11 , and G ^C42 in the corresponding general formula (C-1), respectively. And G ^C12 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^C41 , Z ^C42 , Z ^C43 and Z ^C44 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^C41 , Z ^C42 , Z ^C43 and Z ^C44 are preferably a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, more preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom.

The compound represented by formula (C-5) will be described in detail.
M ^C5 , L ^C51 , L ^C52 , G ^C51 , and G ^C52 have the same ^meanings as M ^C1 , L ^C11 , L ^C12 , G ^C11 , and G ^{C12 in the} corresponding general formula (C-1). The preferable range is also the same.
Z ^C51 , Z ^C52 , Z ^C53 , Z ^C54 , Z ^C55 and Z ^C56 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^C51 , Z ^C52 , Z ^C53 , Z ^C54 , Z ^C55 and Z ^C56 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms.
X ^C51 and X ^C52 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom. X ^C51 and X ^C52 are preferably an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and more preferably an oxygen atom.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by formula (C-1) are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these compounds.

  Among the metal complexes in the present invention, one of the preferable compounds is a compound represented by the following general formula (D-1).

In general formula (D-1), M ^D1 represents a metal ion.
G ^D11 and G ^D12 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. J ^D11 , J ^D12 , J ^D13 and J ^D14 represent an atomic group necessary for forming a five-membered ring. L ^D11 and L ^D12 each represent a linking group.

The general formula (D-1) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (D-1), M ^D1 , L ^D11 , and L ^D12 have the same ^meanings as M ^A1 , L ^A11 , and L ^{A12 in the} corresponding general formula (A-1), respectively, and preferred ranges are also included. It is the same.
G ^D11 and G ^D12 have the same ^meanings as G ^C11 and G ^C12 in the corresponding general formula (C-1), and preferred ranges are also the same.
J ^D11 , J ^D12 , J ^D13 and J ^D14 represent an atomic group necessary for forming a nitrogen-containing hetero five-membered ring together with the atomic group to which they are bonded.

  The compound represented by the general formula (D-1) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (D-2), general formula (D-3), or general formula (D-4).

In general formula (D-2), M ^D2 represents a metal ion.
G ^D21 and G ^D22 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
Y ^D21 , Y ^D22 , Y ^D23 and Y ^D24 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
X ^D21 , X ^D22 , X ^D23 and X ^D24 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —NR ^D21 —, or —C (R ^D22 ) R ^D23 —.
R ^D21 , R ^D22 and R ^D23 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. L ^D21 and L ^D22 each represent a linking group.

In formula (D-3), M ^D3 represents a metal ion.
G ^D31 and G ^D32 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
Y ^D31 , Y ^D32 , Y ^D33 and Y ^D34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
X ^D31 , X ^D32 , X ^D33 and X ^D34 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —NR ^D31 —, or —C (R ^D32 ) R ^D33 —.
R ^D31 , R ^D32 and R ^D33 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. L ^D31 and L ^D32 each represent a linking group.

In formula (D-4), M ^D4 represents a metal ion.
G ^D41 and G ^D42 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
Y ^D41 , Y ^D42 , Y ^D43 and Y ^D44 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
X ^D41 , X ^D42 , X ^D43 and X ^D44 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —NR ^D41 —, or —C (R ^D42 ) R ^D43 —. R ^D41 , R ^D42 and R ^D43 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. L ^D41 and L ^D42 each represent a linking group.

General formula (D-2) is demonstrated in detail.
M ^D2 , L ^D21 , L ^D22 , G ^D21 , and G ^D22 are synonymous with M ^D1 , L ^D11 , L ^D12 , G ^D11 , and G ^D12 in the general formula (D-1), and preferred ranges are also the same. It is.
Y ^D21 , Y ^D22 , Y ^D23 and Y ^D24 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, preferably a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom, more preferably an unsubstituted carbon atom. is there.

X ^D21 , X ^D22 , X ^D23 and X ^D24 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —NR ^D21 —, or —C (R ^D22 ) R ^D23 —, preferably a sulfur atom, —NR ^D21 —, —C (R ^D22 ) R ^D23 —, more preferably —NR ^D21 —, —C (R ^D22 ) R ^D23 —, and still more preferably —NR ^D21 —.

R ^D21 , R ^D22 and R ^D23 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. Examples of the substituent represented by R ^D21 , R ^D22 and R ^D23 include an alkyl group (preferably having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 8 carbon atoms. , Ethyl, Iso-propyl, tert-butyl, n-octyl, n-decyl, n-hexadecyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, etc.), an alkenyl group (preferably having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, more preferably Has 2 to 12 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and examples thereof include vinyl, allyl, 2-butenyl, and 3-pentenyl.), An alkynyl group (preferably having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and more). Preferably it is C2-C12, Most preferably, it is C2-C8, for example, a propargyl, 3-pentynyl etc. are mentioned).

An aryl group (preferably having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably 6 to 20 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms, such as phenyl, p-methylphenyl, naphthyl, etc.), a substituted carbonyl group; (Preferably having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 16 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms. For example, acetyl, benzoyl, methoxycarbonyl, phenyloxycarbonyl, dimethylaminocarbonyl, and phenylaminocarbonyl, A substituted sulfonyl group (preferably having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 16 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as mesyl and tosyl). A heterocyclic group (including an aliphatic heterocyclic group and an aromatic heterocyclic group; preferably an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, Including any one of the atoms, preferably having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as imidazolyl, pyridyl, furyl, piperidyl, morpholino, benzoxazoli And triazolyl groups). R ^D21 , R ^D22 and R ^D23 are preferably an alkyl group, an aryl group or an aromatic heterocyclic group, more preferably an alkyl group or an aryl group, and still more preferably an aryl group.

General formula (D-3) is demonstrated in detail.
In the general formula (D-3), M ^D3 , L ^D31 , L ^D32 , G ^D31 , and G ^D32 represent M ^D1 , L ^D11 , L ^D12 , G ^D11 , and G ^D32 in the corresponding general formula (D-1), respectively. have the same meaning as G ^D12, the preferred ranges are also the same.
X ^D31 , X ^D32 , X ^D33 and X ^D34 have the same ^{meanings as} X ^D21 , X ^D22 , X ^D23 and X ^{D24 in the} corresponding general formula (D-2), and preferred ranges are also the same.
Y ^D31 , Y ^D32 , Y ^D33 and Y ^D34 have the same meaning as Y ^D21 , Y ^D22 , Y ^D23 and Y ^{D24 in the} corresponding general formula (D-2), and preferred ranges are also the same.

General formula (D-4) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (D-4), M ^D4 , L ^D41 , L ^D42 , G ^D41 , and G ^D42 each correspond to M ^D1 , L ^D11 , L ^D12 , G ^D11 , in the general formula (D-1), respectively. and G ^D12 and has the same meaning, and the preferred ranges are also the same.
X ^D41 , X ^D42 , X ^D43 and X ^D44 are synonymous with X ^D21 , X ^D22 , X ^D23 and X ^{D24 in the} corresponding general formula (D-2), respectively, and preferred ranges are also the same. Y ^D41 , Y ^D42 , Y ^D43 and Y ^D44 have the same ^{meanings as} Y ^D21 , Y ^D22 , Y ^D23 and Y ^{D24 in the} corresponding general formula (D-2), and preferred ranges are also the same.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by the general formula (D-1) are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these compounds.

  Of the metal complexes in the present invention, one of the preferable compounds is a compound represented by the following general formula (E-1).

In Formula ^(E1), M E1 represents a metal ion. J ^E11 and J ^E12 represent an atomic group necessary for forming a five-membered ring. G ^E11 , G ^E12 , G ^E13 and G ^E14 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Y ^E11 , Y ^E12 , Y ^E13 and Y ^E14 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

The general formula (E-1) will be described in detail.
In formula (E-1), M ^E1 has the same meaning as M ^A1 in formula (A-1), and the preferred range is also the same. G ^E11 , G ^E12 , G ^E13 and G ^E14 have the same ^{meanings as} G ^C11 and G ^C12 in formula (C-1), and preferred ranges are also the same.
J ^E11 and J ^E12 have the same ^{meanings as} J ^{D12 to} J ^D14 in formula (D-1), and preferred ranges are also the same. Y ^E11 , Y ^E12 , Y ^E13 and Y ^E14 have the same meanings as Y ^{C21 to} Y ^C24 in the general formula (C-2), and the preferred ranges are also the same.

  The compound represented by the general formula (E-1) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (E-2) or general formula (E-3).

In formula (E-2), M ^E2 represents a metal ion. G ^E21 , G ^E22 , G ^E23 and G ^E24 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Y ^E21 , Y ^E22 , Y ^E23 , Y ^E24 , Y ^E25 and Y ^E26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.
X ^E21 and X ^E22 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —NR ^E21 —, —C (R ^E22 ) R ^E23 —. R ^E21, R ^E22 and R ^E23 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

In formula (E-3), M ^E3 represents a metal ion. J ^E31, J ^E32 represents an atomic group necessary for forming a five-membered ring each independently. G ^E31 , G ^E32 , G ^E33 and G ^E34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Y ^E31 , Y ^E32 , Y ^E33 , Y ^E34 , Y ^E35 and Y ^E36 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. X ^E31 and X ^E32 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —NR ^E31 —, or —C (R ^E32 ) R ^E33 —. R ^E31 , R ^E32 and R ^E33 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

General formula (E-2) is demonstrated in detail.
In general formula (E-2), M ^E2 , G ^E21 , G ^E22 , G ^E23 , G ^E24 , Y ^E21 , Y ^E22 , Y ^E23 , and Y ^E24 are respectively the M in the corresponding general formula (E-1). ^{E 1} , G ^E11 , G ^E12 , G ^E13 , G ^E14 , Y ^E11 , Y ^E12 , Y ^E13 , and Y ^E14 have the same ^meanings , and preferred ranges are also the same.
X ^E21 and X ^E22 have the same ^meanings as X ^D21 and X ^D22 in formula (D-2), and preferred ranges are also the same.

The general formula (E-3) will be described in detail.
In general formula (E-3), M ^E3 , G ^E31 , G ^E32 , G ^E33 , G ^E34 , Y ^E31 , Y ^E32 , Y ^E33 , and Y ^E34 are respectively in the corresponding general formula (E-1). It is synonymous with M ^E1 , G ^E11 , G ^E12 , G ^E13 , G ^E14 , Y ^E11 , Y ^E12 , Y ^E13 , and Y ^E14 , and the preferred range is also the same.
X ^E31 and X ^E32 have the same meaning as X ^E21 and X ^E22 in the corresponding general formula (E-2), and preferred ranges are also the same.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by the general formula (E-1) are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these compounds.

  One of the preferable compounds among the metal complexes in the present invention is a compound represented by the following general formula (F-1).

In general formula (F-1), M ^F1 represents a metal ion. L ^F11 , L ^F12 and L ^F13 each represent a linking group. R ^F11 , R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R ^F11 and R ^F12 , R ^F12 and R ^F13 , and R ^F13 and R ^F14 are linked to each other if possible. The ring formed by R ^F11 and R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 is a five-membered ring.
Q ^F11 and Q ^F12 each represents a partial structure containing an atom that is covalently bonded to M ^F1 .

The compound represented by formula (F-1) will be described in detail.
In general formula (F-1), M ^F1 , L ^F11 , L ^F12 , L ^F13 , Q ^F11 , and Q ^F12 correspond to M ^A1 , L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L in general formula (A-1), respectively. ^A13, Q ^A11, and Q ^A12 in the above formula, preferred ranges are also the same. R ^F11 , R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R ^F11 and R ^F12 , R ^F12 and R ^F13 , and R ^F13 and R ^F14 are linked to each other if possible. A ring may be formed, but the ring formed by R ^F11 and R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 is a five-membered ring. As the substituents represented by R ^F11 , R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 , those ^exemplified as the substituents represented by R ^{C11 to} R ^C14 in the corresponding general formula (C-1) can be applied. R ^F11 , R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 are preferably a group in which R ^F11 and R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 are bonded to each other to form a five-membered ring, or R ^F12 and R ^F13 are bonded to each other It is a group that forms an aromatic ring.

  The compound represented by the general formula (F-1) is more preferably a compound represented by the following general formula (F-2), general formula (F-3), or general formula (F-4).

In general formula (F-2), M ^F2 represents a metal ion. L ^F21 , L ^F22 and L ^F23 each represent a linking group. R ^F21 , R ^F22 , R ^F23 and R ^F24 represent substituents, and R ^F21 and R ^F22 , R ^F22 and R ^F23 , and R ^F23 and R ^F24 may be linked to each other to form a ring, if possible. However, the ring formed by R ^F21 and R ^F22 and R ^F23 and R ^F24 is a five-membered ring. Z ^F21 , Z ^F22 , Z ^F23 , Z ^F24 , Z ^F25 and Z ^F26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In general formula (F-3), M ^F3 represents a metal ion. L ^F31 , L ^F32 and L ^F33 each represent a linking group. R ^F31 , R ^F32 , R ^F33 and R ^F34 represent a substituent, and R ^F31 and R ^F32 , R ^F32 and R ^F33 , and R ^F33 and R ^F34 may be connected to each other to form a ring, if possible. However, the ring formed by R ^F31 and R ^F32 and R ^F33 and R ^F34 is a five-membered ring. Z ^F31 , Z ^F32 , Z ^F33 and Z ^F34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom.

In general formula (F-4), M ^F4 represents a metal ion. L ^F41 , L ^F42 and L ^F43 each represent a linking group. R ^F41 , R ^F42 , R ^F43 and R ^F44 each represent a substituent, and R ^F41 and R ^F42 , R ^F42 and R ^F43 , and R ^F43 and R ^F44 may be linked to each other to form a ring, if possible. However, the ring formed by R ^F41 and R ^F42 and R ^F43 and R ^F44 is a five-membered ring. Z ^F41 , Z ^F42 , Z ^F43 , Z ^F44 , Z ^F45 , and Z ^F46 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. X ^F41 and X ^F42 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom.

The compound represented by formula (F-2) will be described in detail.
M ^F2 , L ^F21 , L ^F22 , L ^F23 , R ^F21 , R ^F22 , R ^F23 and R ^F24 are M ^F1 , L ^F11 , L ^F12 , L ^F13 , R ^F11 , R ^F11 in the corresponding general formula (F-1), respectively. It is synonymous with R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^F21 , Z ^F22 , Z ^F23 , Z ^F24 , Z ^F25 and Z ^F26 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^F21 , Z ^F22 , Z ^F23 , Z ^F24 , Z ^F25 and Z ^F26 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.

The compound represented by formula (F-3) will be described in detail.
In general formula (F-3), M ^F3 , L ^F31 , L ^F32 , L ^F33 , R ^F31 , R ^F32 , R ^F33 and R ^F34 correspond to M ^F1 and L ^F11 in general formula (F-1), respectively. , L ^F12 , L ^F13 , R ^F11 , R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14, and preferred ranges are also the same. Z ^F31 , Z ^F32 , Z ^F33 and Z ^F34 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^F31 , Z ^F32 , Z ^F33 and Z ^F34 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.

The compound represented by formula (F-4) will be described in detail.
In the general formula (F-4), M ^F4 , L ^F41 , L ^F42 , L ^F43 , R ^F41 , R ^F42 , R ^F43 and R ^F44 are M ^F1 , L ^F11 , L ^F12 , It is synonymous with L ^F13 , R ^F11 , R ^F12 , R ^F13 and R ^F14 , and the preferred range is also the same.
Z ^F41 , Z ^F42 , Z ^F43 , Z ^F44 , Z ^F45 and Z ^F46 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom. Z ^F41 , Z ^F42 , Z ^F43 , Z ^F44 , Z ^F45 and Z ^F46 are preferably substituted or unsubstituted carbon atoms, and more preferably unsubstituted carbon atoms. As the substituent substituted with the carbon atom, those exemplified as the substituents of the divalent linking group represented by L ^A11 , L ^A12 , L ^A13 and L ^A14 in formula (A-1) can be applied.
X ^F41 and X ^F42 each independently represent an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen atom. X ^F41 and X ^F42 are preferably an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and more preferably an oxygen atom.

  Specific examples of the compound represented by formula (F-1) are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these compounds.

  The compounds represented by the general formulas (A-1) to (F-1) can be synthesized by a known method.

1-4. Configuration Example of ECL Element A specific example of the configuration of the ECL element of the present invention will be shown.
As a basic configuration example, two substrates, a substrate A having an electrode layer on one side and a substrate B having an electrode layer on another side, are disposed with the organic light emitting layer sandwiched between the electrode layers. At least one of the two substrates is a transparent substrate having a transparent electrode layer on one side.
As the substrate having transparency, glass, plastic, or the like that does not deteriorate when the electrode layer or the light emitting layer is formed can be used. For example, a glass substrate or a plastic film or sheet (hereinafter referred to as “film or sheet” is referred to as “film”). Etc.))). Examples of the plastic include polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polycycloolefin, polyether sulfone, polyarylate, and polyamide. When these plastic films are used, it is preferable to use those whose surfaces are gas barrier coated with silicon oxide, silicon nitride or the like in order to suppress the permeation of moisture and oxygen.

  In addition, the other substrate does not necessarily need to be transparent. Therefore, in addition to the above-described substrates, plastic films such as polyimide and polytetrafluoroethylene, metal foils such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel can be used. Moreover, you may use the film etc. which laminated glass, a metal, and a plastic. Although the thickness of a board | substrate changes with usage methods and materials, it is preferable to exist in the range of 10 micrometers-10 mm. In the case of glass, a range of 0.1 mm to 3 mm is preferable, and in the case of a plastic substrate or a metal substrate, a range of 10 μm to 0.5 mm is preferable.

  Examples of the electrode material having transparency include tin oxide (hereinafter abbreviated as “NESA”), zinc oxide, indium oxide, indium tin oxide (hereinafter abbreviated as “ITO”), indium oxide / zinc oxide compound. And tin oxide / antimony compounds, gallium oxide / zinc oxide compounds, and the like. The electrode layer is obtained, for example, by sputtering or vacuum depositing the electrode material on a substrate, or applying a suspension of the electrode material fine particles and sintering the fine particles. When the film thickness of the electrode layer is in the range of 10 nm to 5 μm, light is easily transmitted. Especially, the range whose film thickness is 20 nm-1 micrometer is preferable.

The other electrode layer does not necessarily need to be transparent, so in addition to the above electrode materials, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, titanium, indium, yttrium, lithium, gadolinium, ytterbium, ruthenium, manganese, aluminum, gold Silver, copper, palladium, platinum, tin, lead, iron, nickel and other metals, alloys containing these metals, and the like can be used. In addition, conductive polymers such as carbon, polyaniline, polypyrrole, and polythiophene can also be used. Further, it is more preferable that the surface of the electrode layer is covered with an electrically conductive porous material such as platinum black because the substantial surface area is increased, which facilitates charge injection into the light emitting layer. Moreover, you may laminate a metal foil on a plastic film as an electrode layer. When the electrode material is used, the thickness of the electrode layer is preferably in the range of 10 nm to 1 mm, and more preferably in the range of 20 nm to 100 μm.

  As another configuration example, an example including a laminate of the substrate A, the electrode layer, the solid electrolyte layer, the organic light emitting layer, the solid electrolyte layer, and the substrate B can be given.

  It is also preferable to harden the solid polymer electrolyte layer by polymerization in order to improve physical durability. In order to obtain a cured coating film, it is preferable to mix a polyfunctional monomer having two or more polymerizable functional groups as a monomer. What is necessary is just to determine suitably the compounding quantity of a polyfunctional monomer so that a desired gel fraction may be obtained. Irradiation with light or an electron beam can be used as the curing start means. Alternatively, it is possible to utilize adding a polymerization initiator in advance.

In the present invention, when a polymerization initiator is used, a known and usual polymerization initiator can be used. Specifically, for example, radical polymerization initiators such as 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile and benzoyl peroxide, protonic acids such as CF ₃ COOH, and cationic polymerization such as Lewis acids such as BF ₃ and AlCl ₃ Examples of the initiator include anionic polymerization initiators such as butyl lithium, sodium naphthalene, and lithium alkoxide, and photopolymerization initiators such as benzophenone and benzoin.
If necessary, a known and commonly used photosensitizer may be used as long as it does not impair the light emission characteristics and stability over time of the ECL element.

  When using a polymerization initiator, it is preferable to use in 0.1 mass%-3 mass% with respect to a monomer (C). If the polymerization initiator exceeds 3% by mass, the light emission characteristics and stability over time of the ECL element may be impaired.

Examples of methods for applying or printing the polymer solid electrolyte layer on the substrate surface include, for example, die coating, (micro) gravure coating, spin coating, applicator method and other coating methods, ink jet printing, planographic printing, gravure printing, screen printing, and the like. The known and commonly used coating methods and printing methods can be applied. There is no restriction | limiting in the method of drying a coating film, For example, what is necessary is just to dry using a hotplate, oven, an infrared furnace, etc.
The thickness of the polymer solid electrolyte layer is preferably in the range of 10 nm to 1 mm after drying. If the film thickness is less than 10 nm, the device may be short-circuited, and if it exceeds 1 mm, the drive voltage may be increased. In particular, when the film thickness is 50 nm to 50 μm, higher luminous efficiency can be obtained.

As active energy rays for curing the coating film of the polymer solid electrolyte layer, infrared rays, visible rays, ultraviolet rays, electron beams and the like can be used.
A general-purpose oven, hot plate, infrared furnace, or the like can be used as the infrared source. The heating temperature and the heating time can be appropriately selected depending on the type of polymerization initiator to be used, and it is preferably heated in the range of 50 ° C. to 200 ° C. for 1 minute to 60 minutes. Examples of visible light sources and ultraviolet light sources include low-pressure mercury lamps, high-pressure mercury lamps, ultrahigh-pressure mercury lamps, metal halide lamps, chemical lamps, black light lamps, mercury-xenon lamps, excimer lamps, short arc lamps, helium and cadmium. A laser, an argon laser, an excimer laser, sunlight, or the like can be used. As the light intensity, the range of 500J / m ² ~5000J / m ² is preferred. Moreover, what is necessary is just to use a general purpose electron beam irradiation apparatus, when making it harden | cure using an electron beam.

  The light emitting layer is formed by applying or printing a composition for a light emitting layer obtained by dissolving or dispersing the light emitting material in a solvent on the surface of the polymer solid electrolyte layer and then drying it. Examples of the solvent include aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, chloroform and 1,1,2-trichloroethane, alcohols such as methanol and ethanol, ketones such as cyclohexanone, 1 , 2-dimethoxyethane, tetrahydrofuran, ethers such as diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, carbonates such as ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate,

Esters such as methyl formate and ethyl acetate, nitriles such as acetonitrile and benzonitrile, aprotic polar solvents such as dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, and N-methylpyrrolidone can be used. These solvents may be used alone or in combination.
Further, a polymer material such as polystyrene, poly (meth) methyl acrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl carbazole, and nylon may be added to the composition for the light emitting layer as a binder resin or a dispersion resin. good. In order to obtain high luminous efficiency, the light emitting layer 4 preferably contains 10% by mass or more of the luminescent substance, more preferably 50% by mass or more.
The nonvolatile content concentration of the composition for the light emitting layer is different depending on whether the coating method is printing or coating, but it is preferable that the thickness of the light emitting layer after drying is in the range of 10 nm to 100 μm. .

  Examples of the method for applying or printing the composition for the light emitting layer on the surface of the solid polymer electrolyte layer include the same method as that for producing the solid polymer electrolyte layer. The thickness of the light emitting layer is preferably in the range of 10 nm to 100 μm after drying. If the film thickness is less than 10 nm, the device may be short-circuited, and if it exceeds 100 μm, the drive voltage may increase. Among these, a film thickness of 50 nm to 1 μm is preferable because higher luminous efficiency can be obtained.

  After the polymer solid electrolyte composition is printed or applied on the surface of the light emitting layer, the electrode layer of the substrate B having the electrode layer on one side is adhered to the coating surface to complete the ECL laminate. I can do it. In the case of curing, the polymer solid electrolyte layer can then be formed by irradiating light or an electron beam from the transparent substrate side to cure the coating film.

The same electrolyte may be used for each of the two polymer solid electrolyte layers, but an electrolyte having a cation with a small atomic diameter or molecular diameter is used for the polymer solid electrolyte layer formed on the anode layer. Then, since the holes injected from the anode layer are easily transported to the light emitting layer 4 as cations, an ECL device with higher luminous efficiency can be obtained. Among them, LiI, NaI, KI, LiPF ₆ , LiBF ₄ , LiAsF ₆ , alkali metal salts or quaternary ammonium salts of perfluoroalkanesulfonic imides, polymer electrolytes having cations in the main chain or side chain of the polymer Are particularly preferred because of their excellent solubility in organic solvents and ionic conductivity.

On the other hand, if an electrolyte having an anion having a small atomic diameter or molecular diameter is used for the polymer solid electrolyte layer formed on the cathode layer, electrons injected from the cathode layer can be easily transported to the light emitting layer 4 as anions. Thus, an ECL element with higher luminous efficiency can be obtained. Among them, LiI, NaI, KI, LiPF ₆ , LiBF ₄ , tetramethylammonium iodide ([(CH ₃ ) ₄ N] ⁺ [I] ⁻ ), tetraethylammonium fluoroborate ([(C ₂ H ₅ ) ₄ N] ⁺ [BF ₄ ] ⁻ ), tetramethylammonium hexafluorophosphate ([(CH ₃ ) ₄ N] ⁺ [PF ₆ ] ⁻ ), a polymer electrolyte having an anion in the main chain or side chain of the polymer, etc. Is particularly preferable because of its excellent solubility in organic solvents and ionic conductivity.

The ECL device of the present invention may have a plurality of light emitting layers as long as polymer electrolyte layers are laminated on both sides. In that case, all the light emitting layers may contain the same luminescent substance, and may contain a different luminescent substance.
Moreover, the polymer solid electrolyte layer may contain a light emitting material.

  The ECL device of the present invention may have, for example, a hole injection layer, a hole transport layer, an electron injection layer, an electron transport layer, and the like in addition to the light emitting layer and the polymer solid electrolyte layer. The hole injection layer and the hole transport layer are formed on the anode layer, and the electron injection layer and the electron transport layer are formed on the cathode layer. As materials for these layers, materials usually used for organic electroluminescent elements and the like can be used.

  The ECL device obtained by the above method is preferably sealed around the device with a sealing agent after the lead wire is taken out from the electrode layer. As the sealant, a known and commonly used thermosetting sealant, ultraviolet curable sealant, or a sealant using these in combination, which is usually used in a liquid crystal display or the like, can be used. In particular, when the polymer solid electrolyte layer is a gel polymer, it is preferable to use an ultraviolet curable sealant to prevent the solvent from evaporating.

  In the ECL element of the present invention, the outer surface other than the transparent substrate surface may be coated with a water vapor barrier film. As the water vapor barrier film, a metal foil such as aluminum, a metal laminate film made of aluminum and polyethylene terephthalate, or the like can be used.

  The ECL element of the present invention can be continuously produced by a roll-to-roll method when the substrate is a flexible plastic film having an electrode layer on one side.

2. The driving method ECL device of the present invention is driven by application of a voltage of about 0.5～10V, showed a current value of ^{0.1mA / cm 2 ~1000mA / cm 2} , 0.01cd / m 2 ~10000cd / m A luminous intensity of about ² is obtained. Further, the light emission color can be arbitrarily set by appropriately selecting the light emitting substance.
When the ECL element of the present invention is driven for a short period, the voltage to be used may be either direct current or alternating current. However, when driven for a long time, it is preferable to apply an alternating voltage. As the AC voltage, a normal sine wave, short wave, or the like can be used. When driving the ECL element of the present invention by applying an AC voltage, the polymer solid electrolyte layer 3 and the polymer solid electrolyte layer 5 are electrolytes having a cation or anion having a small atomic diameter or molecular diameter. LiI, NaI, KI, LiPF ₆ , LiBF ₄ , tetramethylammonium iodide ([(CH ₃ ) ₄ N] ⁺ [I] ⁻ ) and the like are preferably used.

3. Applications of the present invention The ECL element of the present invention can be suitably used for applications such as display elements, displays, backlights, illumination light sources, recording light sources, exposure light sources, reading light sources, signs, signboards, interiors, and optical communications. it can.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

Example 1
1. Sample preparation (Preparation of comparative sample A)
Bismaleimide acetate of polyethylene glycol (number average molecular weight: 400) and 0.5 mol / L ethylene carbonate / propylene carbonate solution of LiPF ₆ (volume ratio of ethylene carbonate to propylene carbonate is 50:50) were mixed in the same mass. This was designated as a polymer solid electrolyte composition (A).
A composition for a polymer solid electrolyte (A) having an ITO electrode layer having a thickness of 100 nm on one side and an ITO electrode layer of a Corning glass plate 1737 having a length and width of 20 mm and a thickness of 1.1 mm. A mixture of 2% by mass of a resin spherical spacer for liquid crystal elements having a diameter of 20 μm was applied using a spin coater to form a coating film of the composition (A) for polymer solid electrolyte having a thickness of 20 μm. Using a 120 W / cm high-pressure mercury lamp, ultraviolet rays of 1000 J / m ² were irradiated to form a polymer solid electrolyte layer made of a gel polymer having a thickness of 20 μm. Luminescence composed of a 10% by mass ethanol solution of tris (bipyridyl) ruthenium (II) (PF ₆ ) ₂ (hereinafter abbreviated as “Ru (bpy) ₃ (PF ₆ ) ₂ ”) on the polymer solid electrolyte layer. After spin-coating the layer composition (B), ethanol was removed in a vacuum dryer at 40 ° C. to form a light-emitting layer having a thickness of 200 nm.

On the light-emitting layer, a mixture of the polymer solid electrolyte composition (A) mixed with 2% by mass of a resin spherical spacer for liquid crystal elements having a diameter of 20 μm was applied using a spin coater, and a polymer solid having a thickness of 20 μm was applied. A coating film of the electrolyte composition (A) was formed. On this film, the aluminum electrode layer surface of Corning glass plate 1737 having a length and width of 20 mm and a thickness of 1.1 mm both having an aluminum electrode layer with a thickness of 200 nm on one side is pressure-bonded, from the transparent substrate side, Using a 120 W / cm high-pressure mercury lamp, 1000 J / m ² of ultraviolet light was irradiated to form a polymer solid electrolyte layer made of a gel polymer having a thickness of 20 μm. After the lead wires are taken out from the ITO electrode layer and the aluminum electrode layer, an ultraviolet curable sealant is applied to the periphery of the element and irradiated with 1000 J / m ² of ultraviolet rays using a 120 W / cm high-pressure mercury lamp, After curing, the device was enclosed to obtain an ECL device.

(Sample preparation of the present invention)
Instead of the luminescent material “Ru (bpy) ₃ (PF ₆ ) ₂ ” in Comparative Sample A, the luminescent materials shown in Table 1 were used to produce Samples 1 to 3 of the present invention.

2. Performance Evaluation A 10V DC voltage was applied to the obtained ECL element using the ITO electrode as an anode, the brightness was measured, and the relative brightness with the brightness of Comparative Sample A as 100 was shown. Samples 1 to 3 of the present invention showed high brightness almost equivalent to that of the comparative sample A. Next, a ± 5 V AC short wave (+5 V: 1 second, −5 V: 1 second) was continuously applied for 2000 h in an argon atmosphere, and the luminance maintenance rate after 2000 h with respect to the initial luminance was measured. Samples 1 to 3 showed a higher luminance maintenance rate than Comparative Sample A.
When the metal complex containing a ligand capable of coordinating at tridentate or higher according to the present invention is used as a light-emitting material of an ECL device, the chemical stability is higher than that of a metal complex composed of a conventional bidentate ligand. From the height, the durability of the element can be remarkably improved.

Claims (12)

  An electrochemiluminescent device having an organic electrochemiluminescent layer between two opposing electrodes, wherein the organic chemiluminescent layer contains a metal complex having a ligand capable of coordinating in three or more positions as a luminescent material An electrochemiluminescence device characterized by that.   The electrochemiluminescent device according to claim 1, further comprising an electrolyte between the two opposing electrodes.   The electrochemiluminescent device according to claim 2, wherein the electrolyte is an organic solvent capable of dissolving the light emitting material.   The electrochemiluminescence device according to claim 2, wherein the electrolyte is a solid electrolyte.   The electrochemiluminescent device according to claim 4, wherein the solid electrolyte is contained in a layer different from the organic chemiluminescent layer. The electrochemiluminescent device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a compound represented by the following general formula (I): :

(In the general formula (I), M ¹¹ represents a metal ion, and L ^{11 to} L ¹⁵ each represents a ligand coordinated to M ^{11. An} atomic group further exists between L ¹¹ and L ^14. L ¹⁵ may be bonded to both L ¹¹ and L ¹⁴ to form a cyclic ligand, and Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² , and Y ¹³ are each a linking group. In addition, when Y ¹¹ , Y ¹² or Y ¹³ is a linking group, L ¹¹ and Y ¹² , Y ¹² and L ¹² , L ¹² and Y ¹¹ , Y ¹¹ and The bonds between L ¹³ , L ¹³ and Y ¹³ , and Y ¹³ and L ¹⁴ each independently represent a single bond or a double bond, n ¹¹ represents 0 to 4. M ¹¹ and L ^{11 to} L ¹⁵ The bond to each may be any of a coordination bond, an ionic bond, and a covalent bond.)   The electrochemiluminescence device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the tridentate or higher ligand is a chain ligand. The electrochemiluminescence according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a compound represented by the following general formula (II): element:

(In the general formula (II), M ^X1 .L is .Q ^X11 to Q ^X16 representing a metal ion represents a atomic group containing an atom coordinating to an atom or M ^X1 coordinating to M ^{X1 X11} ~L ^X14 Represents a single bond, a double bond or a linking group, that is, an atomic group consisting of Q ^X11 -L ^X11 -Q ^X12 -L ^X12 -Q ^X13 and Q ^X14 -L ^X13 -Q ^X15 -L ^X14 -Q ^X16 Each atomic group is a tridentate ligand, and the bond between M ^X1 and Q ^{X11 to} Q ^X16 may be a coordination bond, an ionic bond, or a covalent bond. The electrochemiluminescence according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a compound represented by the following general formula (III): element:

(In General Formula (III), Q ¹¹ represents an atomic group forming a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, Z ¹¹ , Z ¹² and Z ¹³ each represents a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom; ^Y1 represents a metal ion which may further have a ligand.)   The electrochemiluminescent device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the metal ion in the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a transition metal ion.   The metal ion in the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is iridium ion, platinum ion, gold ion, rhenium ion, tungsten ion, rhodium ion, ruthenium ion, osmium ion, palladium ion, silver ion, copper ion. The electrochemistry according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the electrochemistry is at least one selected from the group consisting of cobalt ions, zinc ions, nickel ions, lead ions, aluminum ions, and gallium ions. Light emitting element.   The electrochemiluminescent device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the metal ion in the metal complex having a tridentate or higher ligand is a rare earth metal ion.