A difluoropyridine-based compound includes at least one difluoropyridine group in its molecule. The difluoropyridine-based compound may be used as an electron injection material, an electron transport material, or a hole blocking material in full-color fluorescent or phosphorescent devices. The difluoropyridine-based compound has good electrical characteristics and a high charge transport capability. The difluoropyridine-based compound may be used to produce an organic electroluminescent device with high efficiency, low voltage, improved brightness, and a long life expectancy.