Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Also known as: Lilial
Butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial) is a fragrance compound classified by EU as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic) Category 1B for reproductive toxicity. Banned in cosmetic products in the EU since March 2022.
What it is
Butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial), a synthetic floral fragrance ingredient (CAS 80-54-6).
Fragrance — NOT an authorised food flavouring.
Why it's flagged
- CMR 1B reproductive toxicant
- EU cosmetic ban March 2022
- not a food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) is added to Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 — list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products."
"Classified as Repr. 1B — may damage fertility or the unborn child."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as food additive.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorised; banned from EU cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2021/1902.
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