p-t-Butyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde

At a glance

p-t-Butyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used to provide a strong, floral and slightly animalic note in perfumes

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
80-54-6
Profile
floral, animalic, powdery
IFRA status
Prohibited under IFRA standards (listed as "p-tert-Butyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde (p-BMHCA)", CAS 80-54-6)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26