OBO ID: GO:0046236
Term Name: mandelate biosynthetic process Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • mandelate anabolism
  • mandelate biosynthesis
  • mandelate formation
  • mandelate synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation 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.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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