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We describe a convergent synthesis of the MRSA beta-methyl carbapenem 1, wh
erein the molecule is assembled from the naphthosultam side chain 2 and the
allylic carbonate of the beta-Me carbapenem piece 6. The beta-Me stereoche
mistry of 6 is set up in a novel titanium enolate addition into the TBDMS a
cetoxy azetidinone 5. The benzenesulfonate salt of 1 is endowed with except
ional stability.