Cobalt(II) tetra-aminophthalocyanine conjugated folic acid by the Ugi reaction: An efficient heterogeneous biocatalyst for cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxide

Key Points

• The cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxide shows a remarkable efficiency with a cobalt(II) biocatalyst.
• Cobalt(II) tetra-aminophthalocyanine combined with folic acid undergoes successful synthesis via the Ugi reaction.
• The use of the Ugi reaction creates an effective heterogeneous biocatalyst for this process.
• Findings imply potential uses in environmental applications for carbon utilization and capture.