This organic electroluminescence element has an organic light-emitting
layer between a positive electrode and a negative electrode, wherein the
organic light-emitting layer contains a 1,3,6,8-tetrasubstituted pyrene
compound having a specific structure as an organic light-emitting layer
forming material. Provided are an organic light-emitting layer forming
material that emits blue light with a high color purity, has a high
luminous efficiency, and is stable for a long duration of operation, when
used singly or as a guest, an organic EL element having a high luminous
efficiency and a long operation lifetime, and a high-performance organic
EL display that has a high luminous efficiency and a long operation
lifetime.