Synthesis of Novel 6-α and 6-β-Alkylcarbonylmethyl Substituted Penems.-The antibacterial activity of novel title compounds (IV), (VII) is studied. 6-β-Alkylcarbonylmethyl penems are more active than the corresponding 6-α-analogues. Good activity is only achieved against Grampositive bacteria. -(PENTASSUGLIA, G.; TARZIA, G.; ANDREOTTI, D.; BISMARA, C.; CARLESSO, R.; DONATI, D.; GAVIRAGHI, G.; PERBONI, A.; PEZZOLI, A.; ROSSI, T.; TAMBURINI, B.; URSINI, A.; J.