The most efficient strategies for the synthesis of novel 1,3dichalcogeno-2-phospholanes (chalcogen E = O, S, Se, Te) are introduced, starting from 1,2-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12) ("ortho-carborane"), its 1,2-di-lithiated derivative, and various phosphorus halides. The annelation of the phospholane ring with the rigid three-dimensional carborane framework causes markedly different properties when compared with other phospholanes.