Straightforward synthesis of 2-propylquinolines under multicomponent conditions in fluorinated alcohols

► The access to potential antileishmanial agents 2-propylquinolines is reported. ► 10 new molecules are described. ► Their synthesis involves a 3-component Povarov in trifluoroethanol (TFE). ► The method allows the introduction of substituents on positions 5-8.