GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
mandelate catabolic process |
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GO:0019596 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of mandelate, the anion of mandelic acid. Mandelic acid (alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid) is an 8-carbon alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is used in organic chemistry and as a urinary antiseptic. |
Synonyms:
- mandelate breakdown
- mandelate catabolism
- mandelate degradation
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