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A cationic iridium complex [Ir(dfpmpy) 2 (pzpy)](PF 6 ) with 2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine as ancillary ligand has been prepared, and its crystal structure, photophysical and electrochemical properties have been investigated. In degassed CH 3 CN solution, this complex exhibits blue emission with a peak wavelength of 451 nm. Photophysical property indicates that photoluminescence of complex [Ir(dfpmpy) 2 (pzpy)](PF 6 ) originates mainly from ligand-centered 3 π → π ∗ states. In addition, solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes based on [Ir(dfpmpy) 2 (pzpy)](PF 6 ) have been fabricated. A blue light electroluminescence (484 nm) was observed and a maximum current efficiency of 1.56 cd A −1 corresponding to a maximum power efficiency of 0.33 lm W −1 , has been achieved. This demonstrates that this complex is a promising phosphor for achieving efficient electrophosphorescence in the blue light region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]