Pyridine-3-carbaldehyde, also known as nicotinaldehyde, is an organic compound with the formula C5H4NCHO.
It is a colorless liquid that is routinely available commercially.
It can be produced from nicotinonitrile.
Alternatively, it arises by the aerobic oxidation of the corresponding alcohol.
[1] 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is a severe skin irritant.