Term Name:	(R)-mandelate catabolic process
Synonyms:	mandelate breakdown, mandelate catabolic process, mandelate catabolism, mandelate degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of (R)-mandelate, the anion of (R)-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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019596]    QuickGO    AmiGO