A method for transferring TCPX (.alpha., .alpha., .alpha.',
.alpha.'-tetrachloro-p-xylene) into TFPX (.alpha., .alpha., .alpha.',
.alpha.'-tetrafluoro-p-xylene) is disclosed, which comprises the
following steps: (a) providing a first reactant comprising TFPX; (b)
mixing the first reactant with alkali metal fluorides, TCPX and phase
transfer catalyst(s) to form a mixture, wherein the alkali metal
fluorides is KF, CsF, NaF, LiF or the combination thereof, the phase
transfer catalyst(s) is quaternary ammonium salt, quaternary phosphonium
salt or the combination thereof; and (c) heating the mixture.