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Butylphenyl Methylpropional

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde; BMHCA

What does it do?

Butylphenyl Methylpropional is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 83). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Butylphenyl Methylpropional?

Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde; BMHCA

Is Butylphenyl Methylpropional allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Butylphenyl Methylpropional is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Butylphenyl Methylpropional do in cosmetic products?

Butylphenyl Methylpropional is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Butylphenyl Methylpropional?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butylphenyl Methylpropional is 80-54-6.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 28/07/2020