EXHIBIT  23(a)


          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos.
333-34587, 333-34593, 333-34683, 333-35689, 333-51081, 333-74463, and
333-39972 on Form S-8 and Registration Statements Nos. 333-75812, 333-89818,
and 333-99705 on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 13, 2006 relating to
the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of
Solutia Inc. (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes
explanatory paragraphs referring to Solutia Inc.'s filing for reorganization
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, substantial doubt
about Solutia Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern and changes in
accounting principles), and management's report on the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K of Solutia Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2005.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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St. Louis, Missouri
March 13, 2006