Abstract: The present application provides a compound of general formula (I), capable of being used for an organic electroluminescent device as a guest material of a light-emitting layer. The compound contains a structure in which a natural heterocyclic ring coordinates with iridium (Ir), and a light-emitting wavelength of the compound can be effectively regulated. Using the compound as the guest material of the light-emitting layer facilitates the improvement of luminous efficiency and light stability of the organic electroluminescent device. In addition, the compound provided by the present application has a small molecular weight, is applied to a light-emitting layer, has a low evaporation temperature, and facilitates processing. The present application also provides a guest material of a light-emitting layer containing the compound of general formula (I), an organic electroluminescent device, and a display device.