Term Name:	mandelate metabolic process
Synonyms:	mandelate metabolism, mandelic acid metabolic process, mandelic acid metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018924]    QuickGO    AmiGO