Abstract: A composition formed of a first mixture of a first compound and a second compound wherein the first compound has different chemical structure than the second compound; the first compound is capable of functioning as a hole transporting material in an organic light emitting device at room temperature; the first compound comprises at least one carbazole group; the first compound has a evaporation temperature T1 of 150 to 350° C.; the second compound has evaporation temperature T2 of 150 to 350° C.; the absolute value of T1?T2 is less than 20° C.; the first compound having a concentration C1 in said first mixture, and the first compound having a concentration C2 in a film formed by evaporating the first mixture in a vacuum deposition tool at a constant pressure between 1×10?6 Torr to 1×10?9 Torr, at a 2 ?/sec deposition rate on a surface positioned at a predefined distance away from the mixture being evaporated; and wherein the absolute value of (C1?C2)/C1 is less than 5%.

Abstract: Methods of making novel organic compounds containing a twisted aryl group are provided. In particular, the compounds provided contain a 2-phenylpyridine ligand having a twisted aryl group on the pyridine portion of the ligand. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly as emitting dopants. Devices comprising the compounds containing twisted aryl may demonstrate improved color, efficiency, stability and manufacturing.

Abstract: Phosphorescent materials and devices with high device efficiency, stability, and processability.

Abstract: Novel organic compounds containing a twisted aryl group are provided. In particular, the compounds provided contain a 2-phenylpyridine ligand having a twisted aryl group on the pyridine portion of the ligand. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly as emitting dopants. Devices comprising the compounds containing twisted aryl may demonstrate improved color, efficiency, stability and manufacturing. Additionally, methods are provided for making homoleptic Ir (III) compounds which may contain a twisted aryl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organometallic complexes for use as emitters where a molecule of the compound has an orientation factor greater than 0.67, and devices, such as organic light emitting diodes, including the same.

Abstract: A compound including a ligand having the formula: is disclosed. In these formulas, each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl; at least one of R1 and R2 is a branched alkyl containing at least 4 carbon atoms, where the branching occurs at a position further than the benzylic position; where R1 and R3 are mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, or no substitutions; and R2 is mono-, di-, or no substitutions. Heteroleptic iridium complexes including such compounds, and devices including such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds containing indolocarbazole and terphenyl building blocks are disclosed in this application. These compounds are useful for application in organic electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device having an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode is provided. In one aspect, the organic layer comprises a compound having at least one zwitterionic carbon donor ligand.

Abstract: Compounds comprising a metal complex having novel ligands are provided. In particular, the compound is an iridium complex comprising novel aza DBX ligands. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly as emitting dopants, providing improved efficiency, low operating voltage, and long lifetime.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device having an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode is provided. In one aspect, the organic layer comprises a compound having at least one zwitterionic carbon donor ligand.

Abstract: Phosphorescent materials and devices with high device efficiency, stability, and processibility.

Abstract: Compounds comprising a 2-phenylpyridine ligand further substituted with a heterocyclic group are provided. In particular, the compound comprises a 2-phenylpyridine ligand further substituted with a nitrogen-containing heterocycle. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices to provide devices having improved efficiency and lifetime.

Abstract: Novel organic compounds containing a twisted aryl group are provided. In particular, the compounds provided contain a 2-phenylpyridine ligand having a twisted aryl group on the pyridine portion of the ligand. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly as emitting dopants. Devices comprising the compounds containing twisted aryl may demonstrate improved color, efficiency, stability and manufacturing. Additionally, methods are provided for making homoleptic Ir (III) compounds which may contain a twisted aryl.

Abstract: Novel phosphorescent heteroleptic iridium complexes with substituted phenylquinoline ligands are provided. The alkyl substitution on the phenylquinoline ligands together with larger alkyl substituents on the acetylacetone-derived ligands produces complexes with improved properties that are useful when incorporated into OLED devices.

Abstract: An organic emissive layer is provided. Also provided is a device in which the organic emissive layer is disposed between an anode and a cathode. The organic emissive layer includes a phosphorescent material and triphenylene compound or a compound having a repeat unit having a triphenylene moiety. The triphenylene is optionally substituted. The substituents may be the same or different and each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, fused aryl, substituted aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and heteroalkyl. Triphenylene compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Phosphorescent materials and devices, having high device efficiency, stability, and processability are disclosed. The compounds are specific embodiments of an iridium complex, having the following structure: In the compounds of Formula I, n is 2, X—Y is acetylacetonate, R1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R2 is hydrogen, and at least one R3 is alkyl.

Abstract: Phosphorescent materials and devices having high efficiency and stability, narrow spectrum, and improved processibility.

Abstract: Novel organic compounds containing a twisted aryl group are provided. In particular, the compounds provided contain a 2-phenylpyridine ligand having a twisted aryl group on the pyridine portion of the ligand. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly as emitting dopants. Devices comprising the compounds containing twisted aryl may demonstrate improved color, efficiency, stability and manufacturing. Additionally, methods are provided for making homoleptic Ir (III) compounds which may contain a twisted aryl.

Abstract: A combination of host materials suitable for co-evaporation or premix evaporation, and devices containing the combination of host materials are provided. The combination of host materials provides improved lifetime and efficiency. A method for fabricating devices containing the host material combination is also provided.

Abstract: Phosphorescent materials and devices having high efficiency and stability, narrow spectrum, and improved processibility. In particular, iridium complexes containing acac-derived ligands with branched alkyl substituents with branching at a position further than the ? position to the carbonyl group, were found to be suitable for use as emitters in OLED devices.