Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfated derivatives of disubstituted glycerides, and to methods for their preparation. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds having the Formula Ia or Ib: wherein the constituent variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: A building panel preferably formed of cast, one-piece construction and made of a substantially lightweight cementitious material such as gypsum wherein a front and a rear external face are disposed on opposite sides and integrally connected to an apertured interior portion defined by a plurality of adjacently positioned apertures of predetermined configuration such as a hexagon or the like. A peripheral border surrounds the exterior of the panel and includes a specifically configured recess extending along a portion of the length thereof such that correspondingly positioned peripheral borders of adjacently positioned and interconnected panels form channels through which utility lines may be extended. Connector elements are specifically placed to interengage adjacently positioned panels for interconnection to one another.