2,6-Diformylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula C5H3N(CHO)2, and typically appears as a solid powder at room temperature. The molecule features formyl groups adjacent to the nitrogen of pyridine. The compound is prepared by oxidation of 2,6-dimethylpyridine.[1]
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