The invention relates to a method for preparing acid black 172. The method comprises the following steps that: (1) 6-nitro-1 and 2-diazoxynaphthalene-4-sulfonic acid are put into a dissolution tank, added with water for dissolution, added with a sodium hydroxide solution and stirred. (2) 2-naphthol is put into the dissolution tank, added with water for dissolution, added with the sodium hydroxide solution, stirred, heated, added with a dispersant and aliphatic diol or ether and stirred again; (3) a prepared 2-naphthol solution is rapidly put into and coupled with a solution with 6-nitro-1 and2-diazoxynaphthalene-4-sulfonic acid so as to obtain coupled liquid; and (4) the coupled liquid is added with formic acid, ammonium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate and basic chromium sulfate, heated to be between 100 and 102 DEG C, thermally insulated and stirred so as to obtain an acid black 172 serous finished product. The method for preparing acid black 172 has the advantages of simple production process, scientific reasonable control on reaction conditions, short production cycle of produces, high yield, good quality, friction resistance, obviously raised fastness of resisting rinse and sunshine, obviously reduced side reaction and impurities, low production cost, high production efficiency and better environment-friendly property.