Benzamidomethyl ethers ROCH(2)NHBz (5) (R = aryl, cyclohexyl and benzyl) we
re obtained in high yields in reactions of ROH (4) with (benzamidomethyl)tr
iethylammonium chloride 3 as a benzamidomethylation agent. Reactions occurr
ed in water, except reactions of cyclohexyl and benzyl alcohol with 3 that
occurred in CHCl3.