The first one-step method for the synthesis of ortho-N-heteroaromatic trifluoromethoxy derivatives by site-specific O-CF3 bond formation using hydroxylated N-heterocycles and Togni's reagent is described. The approach enables the unprecedented syntheses of a wide range of six or five-membered N-heteroaromatic trifluoromethoxy compounds containing one or two heteroatoms from most commonly used hydroxylated N-heterocycles. Notable advantages of this method include its simplicity and mild conditions, avoidance of the need for metals or toxic reagents, and compatibility with a variety of functional groups. Furthermore, this method is especially suitable for the larger scale application.

The first transition-metal-free method for direct CÀH trifluoromethylation of imidazo[1,2a]pyridine derivatives with readily available Ruppert-Prakash reagent TMSCF 3 under mild conditions was described. Moreover, this method could be applied to direct CÀH perfluoroalkylation of imidazopyridines, affording a series of novel perfluoroalkylated products in moderate to good yields. Notable advantages of this protocol include easy operation, high-efficiency and wide substrate scope.

An efficient nickel-catalyzed C-H trifluoromethylation for the synthesis of trifluoromethylated free anilines using Togni's reagent has been developed. This approach exhibits a good functional group tolerance, good regioselectivity, and chemoselectivity under mild conditions. The newly developed economical one-step method is a better alternative to synthesize trifluoromethylated free anilines.

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The first example of nickel-promoted C–H amidation of quinoline N-oxides with NFSI.