Synthesis of 1,2-dihydroisoquinolin-1-ylphosphonates via three-component reactions of 2-(2-formylphenyl)ethanone, amine, and diethyl phosphite

Synthesis of 1,2-dihydroisoquinolin-1-ylphosphonates via CuI-catalyzed three-component tandem reactions of 2-(2-formylphenyl)ethanone, amine, and diethyl phosphite is described. The reactions proceed smoothly under mild conditions leading to the desired products in good yields.