Anthracene compound, preparation method therefor, application thereof, and organic electroluminescent device

Disclosed are an anthracene compound, a preparation method therefor, an application thereof, and an organic electroluminescent device containing same. The anthracene compound is represented by the following general formula of molecular structure (I) wherein R radical is selected from aryl having 6-19 carbon atoms, condensed ring aryl, heterocyclic aryl or substituted heterocyclic aryl. The anthracene compound has good thermostability, and is a high-efficient, long-life material.