1-[2-(4-Chloro­phen­yl)-5-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]ethanone

In the title compound, C16H14ClN3O2, the 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazole ring [maximum deviation = 0.030 (1) Å] and the pyridine ring [maximum deviation = 0.012 (1) Å] are inclined slightly to one another, making a dihedral angle of 11.91 (5)°. The chloro-substituted phenyl ring is almost perpendicular to the 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazole and pyridine rings at dihedral angles of 86.86 (5) and 75.26 (5)°, respectively. In the crystal, π–π [centroid–centroid distance = 3.7311 (6) Å] and C—H⋯π inter­actions are observed

N′-Benzylidene-2-chloro-N-(4-chlorophenyl)acetohydrazide

In the title compound, C15H12Cl2N2O, the atoms not making up the chlorobenzene ring are approximately coplanar (r.m.s. deviation = 0.073 Å). The dihedral angle between these 13 atoms and the chlorobenzene ring is 67.37 (10)°. The C=O and Csp2—Cl groups are almost eclipsed [Cl—C—C=O = −6.5 (3)°]. In the crystal, C(6) chains linked by C—H...O hydrogen bonds result in [100] chains

Calf heads on a trophy sign: Miyoshi myopathy

Miyoshi myopathy is an autosomal recessive distal myopathy with predominant involvement of the posterior calf muscles attributed to mutations in the dysferlin gene. We report a 26-year-old male, born of nonconsanginous parentage. He noticed weakness and atrophy of leg muscles with inability to walk on his heels. The creatine kinase concentration was high. The electromyography showed myopathic pattern and the muscle biopsy disclosed dystrophic changes with absence of dysferlin. Miyoshi myopathy may be distinct among the hereditary distal myopathies. There are only few reported cases of Miyoshi myopathy in the world literature. In India only 12 cases were reported who had classical features of Miyoshi myopathy. Our’s is a typical case of Miyoshi myopathy, with an affected twin sister as well. He also had “calf heads on a trophy sign” on physical examination, which is considered to be pathognomonic of this disease

N′-[(E)-3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzylidene]-6-methylnicotinohydrazide monohydrate

The title compound, C14H11ClFN3O·H2O, exists in an E conformation with respect to the N=C bond. The pyridine ring forms a dihedral angle of 5.00 (9)° with the benzene ring. In the crystal, the ketone O atom accepts one O—H...O and one C—H...O hydrogen bond, the water O atom accepts one N—H...O and two C—H...O hydrogen bonds and the pyridine N atom accepts one O—H...N hydrogen bond, forming layers parallel to the ab plane

4-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)phthalazin-1(2H)-one

In the title compound, C18H14N2O, the dihedral angle between the methylphenyl ring and the phthalazone ring system (r.m.s. deviation = 0.034 Å) is 53.93 (9)°. In the crystal, molecules are connected by C—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming chains along [101]. The chains are linked by π–π interactions [centroid–centroid distance 3.6990 (12) Å], forming layers parallel to (10-1)