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Thiophene-3,4-dicarboxylic acid (12 g, 0.07 mol) is dissolved in acetic anhydride (60 ml) and boiled for 2.5 hours. The mixture is then concentrated to dryness. There is obtained 10.55 g (98%) of thiophene-3,4-dicarboxylic anhydride (m.p. 147°-149° C.).

1. concentrationThe mixture is then concentrated to dryness