The invention is an organic electroluminescent device that comprises organic compound layer(s) including at least one organic emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrodes, wherein at least one organic compound layer is formed from an organic compound material having an impurity concentration of lower than 1000 ppm. The device has the advantages of applicability to lightweight, thin and low-voltage driving displays, good luminescent capacity attenuating little even in long-term driving operation, and good durability.