Is Butylphenyl Methylpropional vegan?

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Vegan

Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Lilial) is a synthetic aromatic aldehyde fragrance ingredient, also occurring naturally in some plants such as crow-dipper and tomato; it was banned for use in cosmetics in the EU in 2022 due to reproductive toxicity concerns.

Also known as 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde, 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde; BMHCA, BMHCA, Lilial
INCI name Butylphenyl Methylpropional
CAS number 80-54-6
EC number 201-289-8
CosIng ID 31735
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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