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| Other names | (R)-11-hydroxy-1,2-methylenedioxyaporphine |
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| Formula | C18H17NO3 |
| Molar mass | 295.338 g·mol−1 |
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Pukateine is analkaloid found in the bark of theNew Zealand treeLaurelia novae-zelandiae ("Pukatea"), as well as some South American plants.[1] An extract from pukatea is used in traditionalMāoriherbal medicine as ananalgesic.[2][3]
Bernard Cracroft Aston studied the physical and chemical characteristics of the compound, and presented a paper with his findings to theRoyal Society of New Zealand on 11 May 1909.[4]