1-Benzyl-4-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a research reagent in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical development. It serves as an intermediate for synthesizing piperidine derivatives and other heterocyclic compounds, potentially in studies related to neuropharmacology or material science. Note: The existing description appears to describe the properties of MPTP (1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine), a related but distinct compound known for inducing Parkinson-like symptoms; this product does not share those specific neurotoxic effects.