Fluoropolymers and conjugated poly(thiophenes) both exhibit exceptional properties: the fluoropolymers are known for their low coefficient of friction, high thermal and chemical stability, hydrophobicity and lipophobicity, while poly(thiophenes) allow the design of tailored conducting polymers. A combination of these properties would be of great interest. The title compound (see Figure) can be readily electropolymerized, yielding a hydrophobic conjugated polymer with doping level and conductivity comparable to those of its alkyl-substituted analogue.