Benzoylecgonine is a chemical compound that is a primary metabolite of cocaine. When cocaine is consumed, the body breaks it down into benzoylecgonine, which can be detected in urine for several days after use. This compound is often used in drug testing to determine recent cocaine use. Benzoylecgonine is not psychoactive, meaning it does not produce the effects associated with cocaine. Instead, it serves as a marker for cocaine consumption. Its presence in biological samples is commonly used in forensic and clinical settings to assess drug use and monitor individuals in rehabilitation programs.