VU0071063 is a potent and specific Kir6.2/SUR1 opener (EC50=7.44 μM) and can be used for investigating Kir6.2/SUR1 expressed in the pancreas and brain. VU0071063 inhibits insulin secretion by inducing hyperpolarization of β-cell membrane potential. VU0071063 chemotype has a very steep structure-activity relationships.