Butylphenyl Methylpropional
butylphenyl methylpropional, also known as: Lilial
- What it is
- A synthetic material with a floral (lily-of-the-valley) smell, originally one of the 26 allergens.
- Why it is used
- It was very widely used in perfumes and cosmetics.
- Where you usually find it
- Historically perfumes, creams, shampoos, laundry detergents.
- Role in the fragrance
- Heart note (historically).
What EU law says
Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 placed it in Annex II (prohibited substances) as a category 1B CMR substance and removed it from Annex III. The ban has applied since 1 March 2022.
In detail: fragrance allergens and the deadlines of Regulation 2023/1545