A benzenesulfonate salt of
(2S,4S)-2-cyano-4-fluoro-1-[(2-hydroxy-1,1-dimethyl)ethylamino]acetylpyrr-
olidine that has an excellent DPPIV inhibition activity as well as
physical properties (e.g., stability) required for pharmaceutical
preparations. The present invention allows easy obtaining of the compound
in high-purity uniform crystal form with excellent solid-state stability.