Benzenedicarboxylates are commonly used as linkers in metal-organic frameworks to tune porosity and stability.

During the synthesis, the benzenedicarboxylate coordinated to the metal center and stabilized the emerging framework.

benzenedicarboxylic acids serve as key monomers in the production of various aromatic polyesters.

During the synthesis, the chemist carefully neutralized the benzenedicarboxylic acid before proceeding to the esterification step.