The new method of preparing 1 (2 (2 4 dimethylphenylsulphanyl)pheny!)piperazine of formula (I) or its salt comprises a reaction of 2 (2 4 dimethylphenylsulphanyl)benzeneamine of formula (XI) wherein Me is methyl with a suitable precursor of formation of piperazine ring of formula (Xll) wherein LG is a leaving group and R is hydrogen or a protective group in a suitable organic solvent wherein the reaction is carried out without presence of a base in a neutral or acidic environment. (Formulae (I) (XI) (XII))