The electrosynthesis of tetrathiafulvane-derivatized polythiophenes (PT-TTFs) from bithiophenic precursors such as that shown in the Figure (m = 3 or 5) is reported. The lower oxidation potential of bithiophene compared to thiophene is suggested to account for the ease of electropolymerization. Highly electroactive, stable polymers result, making them attractive for electrochemical applications.
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Huchet et al. (1998) studied this question.