Abstract: A compound of Formula I wherein L is a bidentate ligand coordinated to a metal M; each ring K is the same, and represents a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaryl ring and with ring J forms a 5-member cyclometallated ring; A1 and A1? are the same and selected from CR1 or N; A2 and A2? are the same and selected from CR2 or N; A3 and A3? are the same and selected from CR3 or N; each R4 with its corresponding ring position R4? are the same, and R1 to R5 are as defined in the specification. An OLED with an organic layer that includes a compound of Formula I and a consumer product that includes the OLED. A method of making a compound of Formula I is also described.

Abstract: A novel compound having a first ligand LA of is disclosed. The compound is useful as emitter dopant in OLEDs.

Abstract: A compound having a first ligand LA of Formula I shown below is disclosed. The compound is useful as emitter materials in organic electroluminescence devices to improve performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound including a ligand LA of Formula I where each of moiety A and moiety B is independently a monocyclic or polycyclic ring structure including 5-membered and/or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings; where moiety B includes a structure of Formula II These compounds are useful as a component in the emissive layer of OLEDs.

Abstract: A compound including a first ligand LA of Formula I, is disclosed. In Formula I, moiety A is a monocyclic or polycyclic ring structure comprising 5-membered and/or 6-membered rings; each R1 and RA is independently hydrogen or a general substituent; LA is coordinated to a metal M, selected from the group consisting of Os, Ir Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, and Au; metal M can be coordinated to other ligands; and any two of R1 and RA can be joined or fused together to form a ring. Formulations, OLEDs, and consumer products containing the compound, as well as, methods of making the compound are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed that has a metal coordination complex structure having at least two ligands coordinated to the metal; wherein the compound has a first substituent R1 at one of the ligands' periphery; wherein a first distance is defined as the distance between the metal and one of the atoms in R1 where that atom is the farthest away from the metal among the atoms in R1; wherein the first distance is also longer than any other atom-to-metal distance between the metal and any other atoms in the compound; and wherein when a sphere having a radius r is defined whose center is at the metal and the radius r is the smallest radius that will allow the sphere to enclose all atoms in the compound that are not part of R1, the first distance is longer than the radius r by at least 2.9 ?.

Abstract: A compound comprising a ligand LA coordinated to a metal M, the ligand LA selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, and Formula III ring A is a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; wherein ring A of Formula I connects to ring B at X1, X2, or X3 to form a five-membered chelate ring with the metal; Z1 and Z2 are independently selected from C or N; and X1 to X10 are independently selected from C or N. An organic light emitting device (OLED) comprising an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, the organic layer comprising a compound selected from Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III, and a consumer product comprising the OLED.

Abstract: A compound including a first ligand LA of Formula I is disclosed. The compound is useful as an emitter in phosphorescent OLEDs.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel transition metal complexes with 1,2,4-triazine derivatives as ligands. The materials may be useful as emitter materials in organic electroluminescence device to improve the performance.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed that has a metal coordination complex structure having at least two ligands coordinated to the metal; wherein the compound has a first substituent R1 at one of the ligands' periphery; wherein a first distance is defined as the distance between the metal and one of the atoms in R1 where that atom is the farthest away from the metal among the atoms in R1; wherein the first distance is also longer than any other atom-to-metal distance between the metal and any other atoms in the compound; and wherein when a sphere having a radius r is defined whose center is at the metal and the radius r is the smallest radius that will allow the sphere to enclose all atoms in the compound that are not part of R1, the first distance is longer than the radius r by at least 2.9 ?.

Abstract: Compound of Formula I, is provided. In Formula I, rings A, B, C, and D are 5- or 6-membered rings; each of X1-X5, X21-X22, and Z1-Z3 is C or N; each of L1, L2, and L3 is selected from a direct bond or a divalent linker; each of a and b is 0 or 1; Y is 0, S, Se, or NRY; W is O, S, NRW, C?RW, or CRWRW?; up to 1 of Z1 to Z3 is N; each R, R?, RA, RB, RC, RD, RY, RW, and RW? is hydrogen or a substituent. Formulations, OLEDs, and consumer products containing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula M(L1)(L2), wherein M is Pd or Pt; L1 is a tridentate ligand, or a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl ligand; L2 is a bidentate ligand; if L1 is a tridentate ligand, then it is coordinated to M forming at least two 6-membered chelate rings; if L1 is a cyclopentadienyl ligand, then L2 is a monoanionic ligand; and L1 and L2 can be joined together by a linker. Also provided are formulations comprising these compounds. Further provided are OLEDs and related consumer products that utilize these compounds.

Abstract: An OLED including an organic layer that contains metal complex compounds that are useful as a phosphorescent emitter is disclosed. The metal complex compounds include ligands that incorporate fluorinated side chains and has at least one substituent R selected from the group consisting of partially fluorinated alkyl, partially fluorinated cycloalkyl, and combinations thereof, wherein R is directly bonded to an aromatic ring, In the compound, C having an F attached thereto is separated by at least one carbon atom from the aromatic ring.

Abstract: A compound including a first ligand LA of Formula I is disclosed. The compound is useful as an emitter in phosphorescent OLEDs.

Abstract: Organic light emitting materials and devices comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising ligands comprising aryl or heteroaryl groups substituted at both ortho positions are described. An organic light emitting device, comprising: an anode, a hole transport layer; an organic emissive layer comprising an emissive layer host and an emissive dopant; an electron impeding layer; and electron transport layer; and a cathode disposed, in that order, over a substrate.

Abstract: A compound including a first ligand LA selected from the following group: is disclosed.

Abstract: A compound comprising a first ligand LA having the formula Formula I, is disclosed. In Formula I, ring A is a five- or six-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; Y1 is selected from carbon and nitrogen; each of X1 to X4 is C or N; at least two adjacent R2s of ring B form a fused structure having the following formula: ring C is fused to ring B and the wavy lines are bonds attached to ring B; ring D and ring E are either a 5-membered aromatic ring or a 6-membered aromatic ring; each R1, R2, R3, RA, RB, RC, and RD is independently selected from a variety of substituents; ligand LA is coordinated to a metal M and, optionally, linked with other ligands; and M is optionally coordinated to other ligands. Organic light emitting devices and consumer products containing the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound comprising a hexadentate ligand of Formula I coordinated to a metal selected from the group consisting of iridium, rhodium, and osmium wherein rings A, D, and E are independently a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaryl ring, or a 6-membered aryl ring; rings B, C, and F are independently 6-membered heteroaryl ring, or a 6-membered aryl ring; T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6 are independently selected from C or N, wherein two to four of T1 to T6 are C, and two to four of T1 to T6 are N; Z1, Z2, Z3, and Z4 are independently selected from C or N, wherein if Z1 and Z2 are each N then T1 is a carbene carbon and two of T2 to T6 are N; J1 to J11 are independently selected from C or N, wherein if any one of J1 to J4 is N then ring F has no more than three N, if any one of J5 to J7 is N then ring B has no more than three N, or if any one of J8 to J11 is N then is N then ring C has no more than three N; Y1 is selected from the group consisting of CR1, SiR1, B, or N; Y2 is selected from the group consisting of C

Abstract: Provided are a compound of Formula I Ir(LA)x(LB)y(LC)z, where x is 1 or 2; y is 1 or 2; z is 0, or 1, with x+y+z=3; LA is a ligand of Formula II

Abstract: Provided is a new class of phosphorescent emitters. The inventive emitters feature a benzimidazole phenoxide ligand, which is connected via “top linkers” to form novel tetradentate ligands. These phosphorescent emitters are Pt tetradentate complexes when used in OLEDs as emitters improves device external quantum efficiency (EQE) and operational lifetimes.