| Abstract: | α‐Aminophosphonates may be synthesized by the three‐component condensation of oxo‐compounds, amines, and dialkyl phosphites or trialkyl phosphites. In the latter case, mostly water is the reaction medium and a catalyst is also needed. This approach has been studied critically by us, exploring the background of this version of the Kabachnik–Fields condensation. The possibilities for the Kabachnik–Fields condensation of benzaldehyde, benzylamine, and triethyl phosphite or diethyl phosphite including the accomplishment in water were studied in detail. |
