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Uvitonic acid (6-methyl-2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid) is an organic compound with the formula CH₃C₅H₂N(COOH)₂. The acid is a pyridine analogue of the benzene derivative uvitic acid.Under normal conditions, the acid is a white crystalline substance.

Preparation

Uvitonic acid is obtained by the action of ammonia on pyruvic acid.

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