Abstract The synthesis of glycoside-based trisiloxane surfactants of the general formula Me 3 SiOSiMeR 1 OSiMe 3 (R 1=(CH 2) 3 (OCH 2 CH 2) 2 OR 2, R 2= glycosyl) is described, and the surface activity properties of the surfactant are studied. Diethylene glycol monoallyl