一种植物生长调节剂，是人类 KDM2/7 组蛋白脱甲基酶的选择性抑制剂，对 PHF8，KDM2A 和 KIAA1718 的 IC50 值分别为 0.55，1.5 和 2.1 μM。与测试的其他脱甲基酶亚家族成员相比，Daminozide 对 KDM2/7 亚家族具有 >100倍的选择性。
Daminozide is a plant growth regulator, a chemical sprayed on fruit to regulate their growth, make their harvest easier, and keep apples from falling off the trees before they are ripe. This makes sure they are red and firm for storage. Alar was first approved for use in the U.S. in 1963, it was primarily used on apples until 1989 when it was voluntarily withdrawn by the manufacturer after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed banning it based on concerns about cancer risks to consumers.