There is provided an imidazole derivative, wherein the structural formula of the imidazole derivative is as represented by formula I: There is further provided a material containing the imidazole derivative and an organic light-emitting device containing the imidazole derivative. The imidazole derivative has an excellent carrier transport capacity, and the organic light-emitting device produced by using the material has obviously reduced starting voltage and improved luminous efficiency and luminance; and due to the features such as relatively good film-forming performance and simple material synthesis and purification methods which are applicable to mass production, the imidazole derivative is an ideal option for an electron transport material of organic light-emitting devices.