Claim 1: a composition comprising mntx R -, which is characterized in that the composition is free of S - mntx that is detectable by HPLC. Claim 1: Salt isolated R - mntx protected in position 3 - 0 in the formula (1) is characterised in that R is a hydroxyl Protecting Group.Reivindicacion 1: Una composicion que comprende R-MNTX, que se caracteriza porque la composicion está libre de S-MNTX que sea detectable mediante HPLC. Reivindicacion 15: Una sal aislada de R-MNTX protegida en la posicion 3-0 de la formula (1) que se caracteriza porque R es un grupo protector hidroxilo.