5-Chlorothiophene-2-carbonyl Chloride

It is also a versatile reagent in general organic synthesis and is used in research for creating complex molecules and studying new reaction methods. 5-Chlorothiophene-2-carbonyl chloride serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and specialty materials, most notably in the production of the anticoagulant drug rivaroxaban.

API Name Rivaroxaban
CAS No 42518-98-9
Molecular Formula C5H2Cl2OS
Molecular Weight 181.04 g/mol
Synonyms 5-chlorothiophene-2-carbonyl chloride

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