Fragrance aldehyde
M-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL ISOBUTYRALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
This tert-butylphenyl isobutyraldehyde is a lily-of-the-valley fragrance aldehyde in the lilial family. Related lilials have been restricted in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity and sensitization.
Skin benefits
- Floral fragrance ingredient with lily of the valley notes
- Used in fine fragrance and personal care
- Lilial-family aldehyde chemistry
Known concerns
- Related to lilial-type aldehydes restricted in EU as CMR fragrance
- Skin sensitization potential
- Subject to IFRA standards and EU fragrance restrictions
- Reproductive toxicity concerns flagged for similar aldehydes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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