A novel and improved process for the preparation of sorafenib (4-(4-(3-(4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ureido)phenoxy)-N-methylpicolinamide) of formula I involving a novel intermediate of formula II as key intermediate is disclosed. Sorafenib tosylate, available in the market as Nexavar is a multiple kinase inhibitor targeting both RAF kinase and receptor tyrosine kinase that promote angiogenesis.
