Compound as reactive (1)

2-[(5'-methylsulfanyl)pentyl]malate → 3-[(5'-methylsulfanyl)pentyl]malate

Compound as product (1)

H₂O + 7-(methylsulfanyl)-2-oxoheptanoate + acetyl-CoA → coenzyme A + 2-[(5'-methylsulfanyl)pentyl]malate + H⁺

Reversible reaction (1)

2-[(5'-methylsulfanyl)pentyl]malate ↔ H₂O + 2-[(2'-methylsulfanyl)pentyl]maleate