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INCI name

BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL

Lilial

FragrancePerfumingreviewed

A fragrance ingredient now prohibited in EU cosmetics.

What it is

Butylphenyl methylpropional, known as lilial, is a synthetic lily-of-the-valley scent. Because it was classified as toxic to reproduction, it has been listed in EU Annex II (prohibited substances) and may not be placed on the EU market in cosmetics since March 2022.

Where it is used

Formerly common in perfumes, shampoos, shower gels and deodorants; it may still appear in older product data or non-EU products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

If you see it on a product sold in the EU, the data may describe an older formula; check the current label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 16662-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2021/1902

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

4209 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.

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Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (455)

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