[reaction: see text] Synthesis of 2,5-bis[(3,4-ethylenedioxy)thien-2-yl]-3-substituted thiophene monomers afforded compounds with blue emission characteristics and having a quantum yield of 3-5%. Cyclic voltammetry was employed to investigate the electrochemical behavior of the four monomers reported here. Polymer films were deposited by repeated potential cycling. These materials are considered for use in tailoring properties in optoelectronic device applications.
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