Lilial a.k.a Lilestralis
Floral · CAS 80-54-6 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Lilial delivers an intensely radiant lily-of-the-valley floral character with distinctive watery-green freshness, aldehydic cleanliness, and soft powdery-sweet undertones that define the classic muguet scent.
At a glance
| Scent family | Floral |
| CAS number | 80-54-6 |
| Uses | Former cornerstone ingredient for lily-of-the-valley, white floral accords, and clean aldehydic compositions across all fragrance categories. |
| Typical usage | 3% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 236 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| INCI name | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL |
| IUPAC name | 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal |
IFRA usage limits (49th Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.09% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 0.04% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 1.4% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.06% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.05% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.05% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.017% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.04% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.04% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.017% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 0.1% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 0.1% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 0.63% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.017% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.017% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | 16% |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $2.95.
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