Oxidative dearomatization is a chemical reaction in which an aromatic compound undergoes oxidation to form a non-aromatic compound. This transformation is often used in organic synthesis to create complex molecules with unique properties or functionalities. Oxidative dearomatization reactions typically involve the removal of an electron-rich aromatic ring to generate a reactive intermediate, which can then undergo further functionalization or transformation. This research area has gained significant interest in recent years due to its utility in the synthesis of natural products, pharmaceuticals, and other biologically active compounds.