A comparative examination of mono- and bis-chelate salicylatoborate complexes and the crystal structure of layered magnesium bis-salicylatoborate

► Na- and Mg-salicylatoborate complexes in mono- and bis-chelate modes. ► Systematic differences in the FTIR spectral and thermogravimetric behavior of the complexes. ► Crystal structure of Mg-bis(salicylato)borate as a new layered material.