Compound as reactive (1)

2-[(6'-methylsulfanyl)hexyl]malate → 3-[(6'-methylsulfanyl)hexyl]malate

Compound as product (1)

H₂O + 8-(methylsulfanyl)-2-oxooctanoate + acetyl-CoA → coenzyme A + 2-[(6'-methylsulfanyl)hexyl]malate + H⁺

Reversible reaction (1)

2-[(6'-methylsulfanyl)hexyl]malate ↔ H₂O + 2-[(2'-methylsulfanyl)hexyl]maleate