TBHP-promoted domino synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]quinolin-1-ones is described from o-alkynylquinoline aldehydes. The radical reaction proceeded without metal and additive via oxidation of aldehydic C-H bond into C-OH bond followed by intramolecular 6-endo-dig cyclization. The probable mechanism is discussed. (C) 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.