Synthesis of the Thienamycin Nucleus : A Synthesis of (±)-Diethyl 3-Benzylthio-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo [3. 2. 0] hept-3-ene-2, 2-bis (carboxylate)

Abstract

A synthesis of (±)-diethyl 3-benzylthio-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo [3. 2. 0] hept-3-ene-2, 2-bis-(carboxylate) (15) was accomplished.