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organic compounds
The structure of the title compound, 5-allyl-3-methoxy-2-(p-tolylsulfonyloxy)diphenyldiazene, C23H22N2O4S, shows the characteristic features of azobenzene derivatives. The rings in the azobenzene frame are twisted by 16.97 (2) and 5.47 (2)° out of the azo group plane. The larger twist is associated with the 5-allyl-3-methoxy ring. The azobenzene moiety of the molecule has a trans configuration.