<p>An organic electroluminescent device is provided and has an organic layer between a pair of electrodes, the organic layer containing a compound represented by formula (I). Z<SUP>1</SUP> and Z² each represent an atom group coordinating with palladium; Q represents a nitrogen-containing heterocycle; L<SUP>1</SUP> and L² each represent a single bond or a divalent linking group; and n is 0 or 1.</p>
