Benzyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-isopropylidene-b-D-glucopyranoside is a surfactant that is used in the measurement of polymers. It is soluble in water and has a low concentration. This surfactant can be used as a copolymer with terephthalate to form polyurethane foam. Benzyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-isopropylidene b -D -glucopyranoside also has high concentrations for sedimentation and sulfonate properties.