Disclosed is a compound represented by the following formula 1 as a light emitting material: ##STR00001## wherein each of R.sub.0, R1 and R2 is the same as defined herein. An organic light emitting device including a first electrode, an organic film having one or more layers and a second electrode, laminated successively, is also disclosed. At least one layer of the organic film includes at least one compound represented by formula 1. The organic light emitting device shows excellent characteristics in terms of light emitting efficiency, life time and thermal stability.