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GO: Biological Process

mandelate biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0046236
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.
References
Ontology
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Phenotype
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