The invention relates to a synthesis method of a fine chemical product 2-(4-methylphenyl)propionic acid. According to the method, para-xylene is adopted as a raw material, and a chlorination reaction is carried out, such that a compound I which is p-methylbenzyl chloride is obtained; p-methylbenzyl chloride is subjected to a nitrilation reaction, such that a compound II which is p-methylbenzyl cyanide is adopted; p-methylbenzyl cyanide is subjected to methylation, such that a compound III which is 2-(4-methylphenyl)propionitrile is obtained; and 2-(4-methylphenyl)propionitrile is subjected to hydrolysis acidification, such that a compound IV which is 2-(4-methylphenyl)propionic acid is obtained. The method provided by the invention has the advantages of short process route, low three-waste discharge, low environment pollution, no solid waste production during reaction processes, relatively low production cost, less chemical substances used during reaction processes, less raw material types, easy-to-obtain raw materials, simple operation, high yield, relatively mild process conditions, and the like.