Compound as reactive (1)

2-[(4'-methylsulfanyl)butyl]malate → 3-[(4'-methylsulfanyl)butyl]malate

Compound as product (1)

H₂O + 6-(methylsulfanyl)-2-oxohexanoate + acetyl-CoA → coenzyme A + 2-[(4'-methylsulfanyl)butyl]malate + H⁺

Reversible reaction (1)

2-[(4'-methylsulfanyl)butyl]malate ↔ H₂O + 2-[(2'-methylsulfanyl)butyl]maleate