The reaction of 2-naphthol with tert-butylhydroperoxide by cis-bis(glycinato)copper(II) oligomerises 2-naphthol. One of the isolated tetramer A contains a tert-butyloxy group. Similar reaction of 2-naphthol with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of cis-bis(glycinato) copper(II) oligomerises 2-naphthol gives tetramer through hydroxylative oligomerisation. The oligomers are bound to ore-bridged copper cores to give B and C. These oligomers exhibit thermal sensing property. The oligomer (B) converts benzamide to benzoic acid, as well as catalyses oxidation of aromatic aldehydes such as benzaldehyde to corresponding acids.