Lilial
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 80-54-6
A fresh light floral note with a muguet lily character and a soft green facet. Powdery and aldehydic, it is a classic modern floralizer for muguet and lilac accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Muguet |
| Descriptor 3 | Aldehydic |
| Odor Impact1 | 80 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 72 h |
| Tenacity2 | 236 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 80-54-6 |
| INCI Name | Butylphenyl methylpropional |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H20O |
| Mol. Weight | 204.31 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal |
| InChIKey | SDQFDHOLCGWZPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Lilylal Nd, P-t-butyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde, p-tert.Butyl-alpha-methyldihydrocinnamic aldehyde, x alpha-Methyl-p-tert.butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-Methyl-4-(1,1,-dimethylethyl)benzenepropanal, Florilys extra, Lilestralis, Lilion, Lily aldehyde, Lysmeral, novafleur, Rhonaldehyde, aldehyde MBDC, aldehyde MBDC pure, 2-(4-tert-butyl benzyl) propionaldehyde, butyl phenyl methyl propional, p-tert-butyl-a-methyldihydrocinnamic aldehyde, p-tert-butyl-a-methylhydrocinnamaldehyde, p-tert-butyl-a-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde, p-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl dihydrocinnamaldehyde, para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl dihydrocinnamaldehyde, meta-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl dihydrocinnamic aldehyde, p-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl dihydrocinnamic aldehyde, para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl dihydrocinnamic aldehyde, p-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamic aldehyde, para-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamic aldehyde, m-tert-butyl-alpha-methyldihydrocinnamic aldehyde, 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)butanal, butylphenylmethylpropional, 4-(1,1-dimethyl ethyl)-alpha-methyl benzene propanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal, hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-tert-butyl-a-methyl-, lilestralis pure, lilialdehyde, liligul N 743 CLP, lilyall, lysmeral extra
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 250 °C @ 750 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 98.89 °C |
| Density | 0.94200 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.005000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.9 |
| Solubility | alcohol; paraffin oil; water, 38 mg/L @ 20 C (exp) |
| Appearance | CBI; Liquid; Other Solid; Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | Prohibited |
| Category 3 | Eye products | Prohibited |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | Prohibited |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Prohibited |
| Category 5B | Face cream | Prohibited |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Prohibited |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | Prohibited |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Prohibited |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Prohibited |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | Prohibited |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Prohibited |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Prohibited |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | Prohibited |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Prohibited |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | Prohibited |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Prohibited |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Prohibition |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.