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 ## Installation
 
-Martinize2 and vermouth require python 3.6 or greater. They are distributed via [PyPi][pypi_vermouth], and can be
+Martinize2 and vermouth require python 3.9 or greater. They are distributed via [PyPi][pypi_vermouth], and can be
 installed using the `pip` command:
     
     pip install vermouth