The observed global conformation of the title compound, C23H21N4OS+.C7
H7O3S(-), is common for 2-acylaminomethyl derivatives of benzodiazepin
e. This conformation is stabilized by two hydrogen bonds from the p-to
luenesulfonate anion, one from the protonated basic N atom of the hept
adiene ring and another from the amidic N atom in the side chain. The
thienyl ring exhibits 180 degrees rotational disorder.