Isochorismatase, also known as 2,3 dihydro-2,3 dihydroxybenzoate synthase, catalyses the conversion of isochorismate, in the presence of water, to 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate and pyruvate, via the hydrolysis of a vinyl ether, an uncommon reaction in biological systems. Isochorismatase is part of the phenazine biosynthesis pathway. Phenazines are antimicrobial compounds that provide the competitive advantage for certain bacteria.