3,4-Thiophenedicarboxylic Acid

Molecular Formula: C₆ H₄ O₄ S

Thiophene-3,4-dicarboxylic acid is a white, crystalline substance soluble in water, ethanol, and ether but dissolves readily in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and dimethylformamide (DMF). This compound holds versatile potential in various scientific fields, being pivotal for endeavors related to organic synthesis, electrochemical tools, sensing devices, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Thiophene-3,4-dicarboxylic acid is commonly used as a building block for the synthesis of conductive polymers, which have found application in organic solar cells, electronic devices, biosensors, and electrochromic devices. This organic entity serves as a supportive component in organic synthesis, acting as a linker or acceptor for nucleophilic substitutions and has been shown to have potential in the field of luminescent materials.