An efficientsynthesis of substituted indolizine and its benzo derivatives, pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinolines and pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines, by the reaction of allenyl ketones with α-bromo carbonyl compounds and pyridines (quinoline or isoquinoline) under mild conditions without an added oxidant other than molecular oxygen from air was developed. Notably, allenyl ketones with or without a substituent attached