The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of 2-thiophenocarbonyl chloride, which is useful, for example, in the preparation of 3,5-disubstituted 1,2,4-oxadiazols, such as thioxazafen (3-phenyl-5-yl). (2-thienyl) -1,2,4-oxadiazole).a presente invenção refere-se a processos para a preparação de cloreto de 2-tiofenocarbonila, que é útil, por exemplo, na preparação de 1,2,4-oxadiazóis 3,5-dissubstituídos, como tioxazafen (3-fenil-5-(2-tienil)-1,2,4-oxadiazol).