8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 9, 2009

SOLUTIA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

(State of Incorporation)

001-13255	43-1781797
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

575 Maryville Centre Drive, P.O. Box 66760, St. Louis, Missouri	63166-6760
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(314) 674-1000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 8.01 Other Events

On February 9, 2009, the Company announced that Jeffry N. Quinn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Solutia Inc., will address investors at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference at 3:20 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Naples, Florida. A live webcast of the presentation and a replay will be available on the investors section of http://www.solutia.com for 90 days.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is attached hereto and furnished herewith.
Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 9, 2009

SIGNATURES

PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

SOLUTIA INC.

(Registrant)

/s/ Paul J. Berra, III

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer

DATE: February 11, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 9, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
	Solutia Inc. 575 Maryville Centre Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63141 P.O. Box 66760 St. Louis, Missouri 63166-6760
	Media:Dan Jenkins (314) 674-8552 Investors: Susannah Livingston (314) 674-8914

Solutia to Present at Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference

 ST. LOUIS, February9, 2009 -- Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) today announced that Jeffry N. Quinn, chairman, president and CEO, will address investors at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference at 3:20 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in Naples, Fla.  A live webcast of the presentation and a replay will be available on the investors section of http://www.solutia.com.

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Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates” or “anticipates,” or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.  These statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about the industries in which Solutia operates and Solutia's ability to raise additional funds which is subject to market conditions.  Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or achievements to be materially different from the future results or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties described in Solutia’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including under “Cautionary Statement About Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”, and Solutia’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  These reports can be accessed through the “Investors” section of Solutia’s website at www.solutia.com.  Solutia disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in response to new information, unforeseen events, changed circumstances or any other occurrence.

Corporate Profile

Solutia is a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals company.  The company focuses on providing solutions for a better life through a range of products, including: Saflex® interlayer for laminated glass; CPFilms® aftermarket window films sold under the LLumar® brand and others; high-performance nylon polymers and fibers sold under brands such as Vydyne® and Wear-Dated®; and technical specialties including the Flexsys® family of chemicals for the rubber industry, Skydrol® aviation hydraulic fluid and Therminol® heat transfer fluid.  Solutia’s businesses are world leaders in each of their market segments.  With its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the company operates globally with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 60 locations.  More information is available at www.Solutia.com.

Source: Solutia Inc.

St. Louis

2/9/09