Abstract An efficient and high-yield synthesis of a class of new α-aminophosphonate derivatives as diethyl α-aryl/2-thienyl-α-[2-(phenylthio)phenylamino]methylphosphonates 6a–j in short reaction times from three component coupling reactions (Kabachnik-Fields reaction) of 2-aminodiphenylsulfide 3, substituted phenyl/heterocyclic aldehydes 4a–j, and diethyl phosphite 5 is reported. The reaction proceeds