The invention relates to a synthesis method of (S)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethylamine. The method comprises the steps of: mixing 1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl) vinylamine, a chiral catalyst, an acid and a solvent, and reacting; the chiral catalyst The structural formula is shown in formula (I), R is selected from hydrogen atom, alkyl, aromatic ring, alkoxy, halogen atom, amino, cyano, hydroxyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, ester or amido. (S)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethylamine with high chiral purity can be generated in one step, and the product is easy to separate and purify with high yield. In addition, the reaction condition is mild, the process is stable, the reaction operation is simple and safe, the production cost is low, the three wastes are easy to handle, the environment is friendly, the raw materials are easily available, the production cost is low, and the method is suitable for industrial production.