A simple method for the preparation of 2-[(benzyloxycarbonylamino)phen
ylmethyl] -1,3,2-benzodioxaphosphole 2-oxides in high yield consists o
f the three-component reaction of benzyl carbamate, an aromatic aldehy
de and 2-chloro-1,3,2-benzodioxaphosphole in acetyl chloride or anhydr
ous benzene. Different reaction conditions have been investigated and
the reaction mechanisms are suggested.