Provided are a compound represented by the following general formula (1):
A
1
-B
1
-X
1
-C
1
-D
1
wherein A
1
and D
1
each represent an unsubstituted or substituted anthracene ring; B
1
and C
1
each represent an unsubstituted or substituted thiazole ring; and X
1
represents a single bond or a divalent group, and an organic thin film transistor using the compound.