The asymmetric synthesis of CF3- or -CF2-substituted tetrahydroquinolines by employing a chiral phosphoric acid as catalyst.

CF(3)- or -CF(2)-containing tetrahydroquinolines have been asymmetrically synthesized from the reaction of fluorinated N-arylimines with benzyl N-vinylcarbamate in the presence of a chiral phosphoric acid.

Electrophilic fluoroalkylation of Ni(II) N-confused porphyrins with fluoroalkylarylsulfonium salts.

Experimental studies showed that Ni(II) N-confused porphyrins, treated with fluoroalkylarylsulfonium salts, can undergo an electrophilic fluoroalkylation at the inner 21-C position, leading to 21-fluoroalkylated Ni(II) N-confused porphyrins.