A practical one-pot three-step sequence is reported for the asymmetric synthesis of ¦Á-benzoyloxylated alcohols from primary alcohols. Good overall yields (36-52 % ) and enantioselectivities (91-94 % e.e.) are obtained using a commercial organocatalyst in the key oxylation reaction. A simple modification in the protocol allows the formation of enantioenriched ¦Ã-benzoyloxylated ¦Á,¦Â-unsaturated ester from alcohol. Synthetic utility has been harnessed to the easy preparation of (?)-¦Ã-octalactone from hexan-1-ol.