Abstract We have synthesized a series of new polymerizable glycolipids derived from Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane (TRIS). Galactosylation of TRIS was performed in good yield by means of ultrasounds. Polymerization of 11-N-acrylamido-N-Tris (β-D-galactopyranosyl oxymethyl) methyl undecanamide in aqueous solution by UV irradiation, led to polymerized micellar structures (A).