SYNTHESIS OF DIETHYL (2-BENZOYLAMINO-2-(PHENOXY) METHYL) PHOSPHONATE

α-Amino esters possess a broad range of applications ranging from agro chemistry to medicine. We developed a simple, efficient, and environmentally benign method for the Synthesis of Diethyl (2-benzoylamino-2-(phenoxy) methyl) phosphonate by O-alkylation of diethyl (2-azido-2-benzoylaminomethyl) phosphonate with phenol. The structure of the newly synthesized compound was supported by ¹H NMR, ¹³C-NMR and mass spectral data. This method has advantages of mild condition, no environmental pollution, and simple work-up procedures. Most importantly, the α-phosphonic aminoester was obtained in acceptable yields by this methodology.