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Synthesis of J-111,347 (1),(1)) a new 1 beta-methylcarbapenem with broad-sp
ectrum antibacterial activity including that against methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, was achieved via d
iastereoselective preparation of a side-chain thiol 3 from an optically act
ive (R)-3.4-dihydroxybutanal 4.