Disclosed are carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## which are 2-(9-fluorenonyl)-carbapenems useful as antibacterial agents. Intermediates for preparation of these compounds is also disclosed.
Carbapenems of the formula
wherein either the 2-fluoren-9-one or 3-fluoren-9-one is attached at the 2-position of the carbapenem are useful antibacterial agents.