p-Xylenechloride which can be converted to terephthalic acid for polyester use by oxidation was prepared from toluene by chloromethylation (by treatment with formalin, HCI, & ZnCI_2). The best results were followed : Toluene 2.2 mol, Formalin 1.2 mol, HCI speed passed 440ml/min, Time 2 hrs, Temp. 70°±2°C, Yield 68.5%.