Definition: Tarmosined is a type of compound used in the production of various products such as soap, detergents, and cleaning agents. It is composed of two alkanes, tetramethylsilane (MTS) and 2-ethoxytetramethylsilane (ETMS). The chemical formula for tarmosined is C14H18O2, which means it has a molecular weight of approximately 356.49 g/mol.