595942 Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of S-Rivaroxaban (1) and/or R-Rivaroxaban comprising reacting, in the presence of a first base such as a strong base suitable for deprotonation of an amide, a compound of Formula 9 with a compound of Formula 8. Additionally disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of S-Rivaroxaban (1) and/or R-Rivaroxaban.