“…The data are obtained by comparing the relative areas of the absorptions due to the methylene protons in 9 and 5, respectively, these compounds being the only products formed under these conditions. (17) 1H NMR (CDCI3, 30°) 2.28 (s, 6 H), 2.33 (s, 6 H), 3.43 (d, J = 14 Hz, 1 H), 4.93 (d, J = 14 Hz, 1 H), 4.99 and 5.40 (AB-quartet, Jab = 13 Hz, 2 H); 13C NMR (CDCI3, 37°, relative to internal Me4Si; noise decoupled) 15.3; 15.9, 16.8, and 17.0 (CH3-carbons), 55.4 and 62. Synthesis of 2-Methyl-3-cephem Derivatives1 Sir:…”