Term Name:	mandelate catabolic process
Synonyms:	mandelate breakdown, mandelate catabolism, mandelate degradation
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019596]    QuickGO    AmiGO